Head of Corporate Tax Compliance and Advisory

Phoenix Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Head of Tax Compliance & Advisory to lead their UK corporate tax compliance function. This pivotal role involves overseeing tax returns, managing a collaborative team, and driving strategic improvements in tax processes. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership experience in tax compliance and a passion for leveraging technology to enhance efficiency. The position offers a flexible working model with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Private medical cover

38 days annual leave

Excellent pension

Career breaks

Income protection

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Dynamic leader with a proven track record in UK corporate tax compliance and deep knowledge of UK life company taxation.
• Strategic thinker who thrives on improving processes and leveraging technology to drive efficiency.
• People-first manager who can motivate, develop, and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee completion and submission of all UK corporate tax returns.
• Inspire and manage a talented team across Edinburgh, Birmingham, and London.
• Partner with Senior Manager for Tax Technology to streamline processes.
• Deliver high quality advice to the business in a commercial context.
• Focus on high-impact, value-added tax insights.

Skills

Leadership

Tax compliance

Strategic thinking

Team management

Process improvement

Collaboration

Accounting qualification

Tax technology

Education

Tax or accounting professional qualification (eg ACA/CTA or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

Job Type:Permanent

Location:Edinburgh, Birmingham, or London (Hybrid), with an expectation of at least 2-3 days in the office.

Flexible working:This is a full time position with a flexible working model. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process.You can read more about Phoenix Flex here.

Closing Date:14th September

Salary and benefits:£115,000 - £130,000 plus an indicative bonus range of 30%-60%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more.

Who are we?

We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked.

We’re Phoenix Group, we’re a long-term savings and retirement business. We offer a range of products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life and ReAssure. Around 1 in 5 people in the UK has a pension with us. We’re a FTSE 100 organisation that is tackling key issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050, and we’re not done yet.

Be the driving force behind transformation in tax.

Are you ready to lead a high-performing team and revolutionize how tax compliance is delivered? We're looking for a visionaryHead of Tax Compliance & Advisoryto take the reins of our UK corporate tax compliance function - while spearheading a bold transformation agenda.

This is more than a compliance role. It’s your opportunity toreshape processes,unlock efficiencies, andelevate the strategic valueof tax across the business.

The Role

• Lead with impact: Oversee the completion and submission of all UK (and some overseas) corporate tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate delivery;
• Inspire and manage: Lead a talented team across Edinburgh, Birmingham, and London, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration;
• Transform and innovate: Partner with our Senior Manager for Tax Technology to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance controls;
• Advise and influence: Working alongside the Deputy Group Tax Director to deliver high quality advice to the business in a commercial context;
• Deliver value: Free up capacity to focus on high-impact, value-added tax insights that support business growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Adynamic leaderwith a proven track record in UK corporate tax compliance and deep knowledge of UK life company taxation.
• Astrategic thinkerwho thrives on improving processes and leveraging technology to drive efficiency.
• Apeople-first managerwho can motivate, develop, and inspire teams to deliver their best work.
• Solid experience of the taxation of life companies, together with an in depth knowledge of corporation tax.
• Tax or accounting professional qualification (eg ACA/CTA or equivalent)
• Acollaborative influencerwho can build strong relationships across finance, data, and business teams.
• Atech-savvy professionalwith a passion for continuous improvement and innovation in the compliance space.

This is your chance to step into a pivotal leadership role where your ideas will shape the future of tax compliance. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact.