Our client is a Global Retailer looking to hire a Head of UK Direct Tax. This role will be base 3 days a week in London and 2 days in their non London satellite office.
The job purpose is to lead and transform the UK direct tax team, together with the associated tax compliance, forecasting and reporting processes so that tax matters for all the UK-based businesses are appropriately managed.
DECISION / OWNERSHIP
* UK tax adviser to business and Group projects
* Lead ownership of relationship with HMRC (incl, tax audits)
* Management of direct tax team
* Transfer pricing documentation
* Development of UK tax forecasting model
* Country by country and external tax reporting
* Transformation of delivery of UK tax compliance across all of UK-based operations
Must have:
* Experienced tax professional with strong accounting skills
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Good project management skills
* Experience of HMRC negotiations
* Track record of transformation
Preferred:
* Working in a listed plc environment
* Solution-focused mindset
* Tax reporting skills