Head of Indirect Tax

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Indirect Tax to lead their in-house finance function. This senior role offers the chance to shape tax strategy, drive compliance, and lead a skilled team in a dynamic environment. With a focus on strategic decision-making, you'll influence key projects while enjoying a hybrid work culture and a competitive benefits package, including a generous bonus and extensive support for employee wellbeing. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension

£4,000 travel allowance

Access to wellbeing support

Online GP service

Financial coaching

Life assurance (8x salary)

Income protection

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified UK VAT experience in large or complex organisations.
• Proven leadership and strategic thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the organisation's indirect tax strategy.
• Provide advisory support on large-scale commercial and property transactions.

Skills

UK VAT experience

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

ACA qualification

ACCA qualification

ATT qualification

CTA qualification

Job description

Location:

London (Hybrid - with on-site presence required)

Type:

Permanent

Salary:

£99,500 per annum + 12.5% bonus (up to 25%)

Benefits:

Private healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, generous pension, £4,000 travel allowance, and more

Role Overview:

We are working with one of the UK's most prominent and complex organizations to hire a Head of Indirect Tax for a key leadership role within their in-house finance function.

This senior position involves driving the indirect tax strategy, leading a high-performing team, and advising on high-value commercial and property projects. It offers a unique opportunity to shape tax strategy and influence critical business decisions in an enterprising environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and lead the organization’s indirect tax (primarily VAT) strategy
2. Provide advisory support on large-scale commercial and property transactions
3. Oversee HMRC engagement and ensure full compliance with all indirect tax obligations
4. Lead a skilled in-house indirect tax team
5. Drive transformation, governance, and process improvements in the tax function

Candidate Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / ATT / CTA qualified with significant post-qualified UK VAT experience
• Experience within large or complex organizations
• Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

What We Offer:

• 12.5% target bonus (up to 25% based on performance)
• £4,000 travel allowance
• Private medical insurance, life assurance (8x salary), income protection
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to wellbeing support, online GP service, and financial coaching
• Pension contributions up to 12%
• Flexible, hybrid working culture focused on employee wellbeing

This role is challenging but highly rewarding for someone ready to lead strategy, influence decision-making, and take ownership of a key function in a purpose-driven organization.

To apply or find out more, contact Rinisha Bhagat at (url removed).

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Inventum Group values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to fair recruitment processes and welcome adjustments to support applicants.

Application Process:

We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high volume, if you do not hear from us within this timeframe, your application was unsuccessful. Please apply for other roles as they arise.

Inventum Group acts as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.