Head of Tax | London, UK

Alfa Financial Software Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the asset finance sector is seeking a Head of Tax to oversee all tax-related matters, including strategy, planning, and compliance. This senior role involves managing a team and liaising with external advisors, offering a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working conditions.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

27 days' annual leave plus holidays and cultural days

Pension contributions up to 6%

Private health and online GP access

Family-friendly leave policies

Income protection, life, disability, and travel insurance

Interest-free loans after probation

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years post-qualification tax experience, practice and industry.
• Strong understanding of UK and international direct tax issues.
• Experience managing external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Manage international tax strategy and transfer pricing.
• Oversee tax compliance across all taxes.
• Supervise the EMEA Payroll Manager.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Post-qualification tax experience

Job description

Head of Tax

Alfa is seeking to appoint a Head of Tax, a senior member of the group's Finance team, replacing the retiring incumbent at the end of 2025. The role reports directly to the group's CFO and oversees all tax-related matters, including strategy, planning, and compliance.

About Alfa

Alfa is a UK-based group with operations in the USA, Australia, and New Zealand. Its core activity is the 'Alfa Systems' software, a leading SaaS platform for asset finance companies worldwide. With over 35 years of supporting major global companies, Alfa is committed to innovation and growth.

As a Gold accredited Investor in People, Alfa fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We provide the technology and opportunities; all we need is you!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Tax Advisory:
   • Manage international tax strategy and transfer pricing, ensuring compliance and documentation.
   • Advise on tax implications of client contracts and business expansion into new markets.
2. Indirect Taxes:
   • Oversee VAT, US sales tax compliance, and advise on indirect tax implications.
3. Employer/Employee Tax Issues:
   • Serve as a key consultant on employment tax matters.
4. Compliance:
   • Oversee tax compliance across all taxes, liaising with external advisors and authorities.
5. Reporting:
   • Manage tax disclosures for group and local accounts, contribute to budgeting, and liaise with auditors.
6. Systems & Risk Management:
   • Maintain tax governance, document processes, and manage tax risks.
7. Tax Function Profile:
   • Promote the value of tax across stakeholders and ensure compliance with information security policies.
8. Payroll (potentially reporting elsewhere):
   • Manage payroll processes, software review, and integration with Workday.
9. Team:
   • Supervise the EMEA Payroll Manager and collaborate with the finance team and external advisors.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 10 years post-qualification tax experience, practice and industry.
• Strong understanding of UK and international direct tax issues.
• Experience with US subsidiaries, state tax, and sales tax.
• Knowledge of indirect taxes and employment tax issues.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing external advisors.

Desirable (not critical):

• Experience in professional services, tech sector, or publicly listed companies.
• Exposure to Treasury operations.

What We Offer:

• Flexible hybrid working.
• 27 days' annual leave plus holidays and cultural days.
• Pension contributions up to 6%.
• Private health and online GP access.
• Family-friendly leave policies.
• Income protection, life, disability, and travel insurance.
• Interest-free loans after probation.
• Health and wellbeing programs.