Head of Tax
Posted 2 weeks ago by JSS
£125,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Head of Tax at JSS Tax involves leading tax strategy and compliance for a well-known UK brand in Hertfordshire. This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract, requiring an experienced tax leader to manage a small team and provide commercial tax advice. The ideal candidate will possess strong UK tax credentials and interpersonal skills, with a preference for those experienced in a PE-backed environment. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and requires immediate availability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead tax strategy and planning for the business.
- Provide commercial tax advice to stakeholders.
- Manage a small team focused on tax issues.
- Engage in tax project and risk management work.
- Oversee tax compliance obligations.
Key Skills:
- Strong UK tax credentials.
- Commercial mindset.
- Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in a PE-backed environment (beneficial but not mandatory).
- Immediate availability or short notice.
Salary (Rate): £125,000.00 yearly
City: Hertfordshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
JSS Tax are hiring for an Interim Head of Tax for an well known UK brand based in Hertfordshire. This is a 12 month fixed term contract paying circa £100k-£125k plus benefits package. The Head of Tax will form part of the finance leadership team and will take ownership of all direct and indirect tax issues that affect the business. Managing a small team, the Head of Tax will take the lead on tax strategy & planning, will provide commercial tax advice to the business, and will engage in a variety of tax project and risk management work, as well as having ultimate ownership of tax compliance obligations. The company are looking for an experienced tax leader with strong UK tax credentials, a commercial mindset and strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Experience of working in a PE-backed environment would be beneficial but is not mandatory. This person will need to be immediately available or available at short notice, and happy to work on a hybrid basis from the company's Hertfordshire offices. Apply now to find out more and to view the full job description