Head of Tax

Head of Tax - Leading International Leisure Business -

£90,000 - £95,000 plus excellent benefits and bonus

Based: West London (4 days per week in office)

Head of Tax - About the business

A growing, international leisure business that is a leader in it's field is now in search of a tax qualified Head of Tax to help manage the day to day activities of the business from a tax perspective and to help guide the business through a period of accelerated international growth. This is a newly created role and offers an excellent opportunity to implement and influence change across the business.

Head of Tax - About the role

This role will report directly to the Finance Director and will provides timely and accurate tax information covering all areas of the business on an international basis. Duties will include:

• Ownership of the tax affairs to support the continued international expansion of the business
• Implement tax policies and procedures across the group
• Collaborate and partner with the finance, sales and legal teams to ensure all tax implications are understood
• Be the key contact for tax authorities on all tax matters in the UK and overseas
• Work closely with senior management to outline / minimise tax risks and advise on the tax positions of the business
• Assist the Group FD in ad hoc project work to promote the international expansion of the business
• Advise on the annual and quarterly corporation tax reporting process
• Liaise and challenge key decision makers across the business

Head of Tax - Candidate requirements:

• Degree educated and a qualified tax accountant (ideally CTA / ACA / ACCA
• 5-10 years of proven tax experience preferably with a practice background and international exposure
• Strong technical knowledge with a solid understanding of financial controls and best practices
• Previous experience in a multiple territory and product business highly advantageous
• Previous leisure / real estate / property industry experience is highly advantageous but not essential
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop sound working relationships with all levels of staff
• Advanced Excel skills
• Willing to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Head of Tax - Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Healthcare
• Pension Scheme
• 25 Days Holiday
• Flexible working

This is a truly outstanding role at an exciting time in the company's international growth. The Head of Tax role is a key position within the business allowing the individual to help shape the future success of the company and providing excellent longer term career prospects.