Head of Tax
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- England,South East,Oxfordshire
- Full Time, Temporary
- £500 - £650 per day
Job Description:
This Head of Tax is a senior interim role overseeing tax strategy, compliance, and planning for a large, complex organisation based in Oxfordshire. Over six months, you’ll lead a high-performing team, advise senior stakeholders, and drive strategic tax initiatives across the institution.
Client Details
Our client is a globally recognised organisation headquartered in Oxfordshire, known for its scale, complexity, and international reach. With a diverse portfolio of commercial, research, and educational activities, it operates across multiple jurisdictions and sectors, requiring sophisticated tax leadership and strategic oversight.
Description
*Lead the tax team and oversee all UK and international tax compliance and planning.
*Develop and implement tax strategy across a complex group structure, including subsidiaries and joint ventures.
*Provide expert advice on VAT, SDLT, employment taxes, and corporation tax, with a focus on VAT.
*Engage with HMRC and external advisors to ensure compliance and influence policy.
*Drive cultural change across the organisation to embed tax awareness and best practices.
*Support major capital projects, international partnerships, and research initiatives with strategic tax input.
*Represent the organisation in sector bodies and government consultations.
Profile
The successful Head of Tax will be:
*Professionally qualified in tax (ATT, CTA part-qualified or equivalent), with significant post-qualification experience.
*Deep expertise in indirect tax, with strong knowledge of direct and international tax.
*Proven experience in large, complex organisations or professional practice.
*Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including influencing at board level and with HMRC.
*Demonstrated leadership in managing high-performing teams and driving cultural change.
*Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills, with a proactive and strategic mindset.
Job Offer
On offer for the new Head of Tax:
*6-month fixed-term contract.
*Salary available upon request, with excellent benefits.
*Hybrid working model (minimum 50% in-office presence in Oxfordshire).
*Opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-profile, strategic role.
Client Details
Our client is a globally recognised organisation headquartered in Oxfordshire, known for its scale, complexity, and international reach. With a diverse portfolio of commercial, research, and educational activities, it operates across multiple jurisdictions and sectors, requiring sophisticated tax leadership and strategic oversight.
Description
*Lead the tax team and oversee all UK and international tax compliance and planning.
*Develop and implement tax strategy across a complex group structure, including subsidiaries and joint ventures.
*Provide expert advice on VAT, SDLT, employment taxes, and corporation tax, with a focus on VAT.
*Engage with HMRC and external advisors to ensure compliance and influence policy.
*Drive cultural change across the organisation to embed tax awareness and best practices.
*Support major capital projects, international partnerships, and research initiatives with strategic tax input.
*Represent the organisation in sector bodies and government consultations.
Profile
The successful Head of Tax will be:
*Professionally qualified in tax (ATT, CTA part-qualified or equivalent), with significant post-qualification experience.
*Deep expertise in indirect tax, with strong knowledge of direct and international tax.
*Proven experience in large, complex organisations or professional practice.
*Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including influencing at board level and with HMRC.
*Demonstrated leadership in managing high-performing teams and driving cultural change.
*Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills, with a proactive and strategic mindset.
Job Offer
On offer for the new Head of Tax:
*6-month fixed-term contract.
*Salary available upon request, with excellent benefits.
*Hybrid working model (minimum 50% in-office presence in Oxfordshire).
*Opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-profile, strategic role.
Job number 3104020
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Company Details:
Michael Page Finance
Company size: 5,000 employees
Industry: Accountancy (Qualified)
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