Tax Manager, One Housing Group, London

Michael Page Tax are working exclusively on a newly created, Tax Manager position. This will give the successful applicant an unrivalled platform to take ownership for One Housing Group's tax affairs. The position partners with a range of key internal and external stakeholders, offering the opportunity to take full ownership for all strategic and operational responsibilities within the tax department.

Details about the Client

One Housing Group are a profit driven Housing Association, with their fast expanding commercial arm they plan to build over 3,600 homes by 2019. Their vision is to create affordable housing through the commercial acquisition and sale of private property & care homes. The Group also manages a portfolio of over 16,000 homes across 27 London boroughs. The working environment is highly commercial, and would suit individuals who have trained at a leading accountancy firm.

Detailed Job Description

The Tax Manager would have overall responsibility for all of One Housing Group's tax affairs.

The position will provide oversight and implementation of all tax matters for the Group; the main responsibilities include:

• Working closely with internal stakeholders on the structuring and tax implications of all new property developments.
• Providing tailored support & advice for all business units including transactional and investment decisions.
• Responsible for the updating and implementation of the Group Tax Strategy
• Responsibility for the Direct & Indirect Tax compliance processes, working with external advisors where appropriate.
• Work with colleagues to co-ordinate and plan for improvements in tax management and seek ways to enhance.
• Supporting the Group's documentation & tax compliance systems to meet all the Group's reporting obligations.
• Seek opportunities to maximise tax reliefs and efficiencies available across the Group; through effective tax planning.
• To streamline and automate the tax function wherever possible, improving the quality and speed of reporting and processing.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with external tax advisers, auditors, HMRC, internal auditors and senior management across the Group.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Group Director Finance & Resources and Director of Financial Management on matters arising within the areas covered by the job role.

Candidate's Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Professional Qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CTA)
• Experience in Direct, or Indirect Tax
• Trained in top accountancy practice
• Capable of taking a lead role in setting and enhancing tax policy for the group.
• Ability to influence by identifying the interests of stakeholders and negotiate mutually beneficial solutions
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Good level of IT skills and literacy, especially Excel.

What's on offer

£50,000 - £60,000 with a highly competitive package

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPET13752837Z
Closing Date: 30/09/2016