Head of Tax

ICAS; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent professional body in Edinburgh is seeking a Head of Tax to lead tax policy development and manage technical resources for its Members. You will represent the organisation at meetings with HMRC and contribute to public interest responsibilities. Candidates should have a CA and/or CTA qualification along with strong UK tax knowledge and networking skills. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• CA and/or CTA qualification is required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Experience working with tax stakeholders needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage tax resources for Members.
• Deliver tax policy work and initiatives.
• Represent ICAS in meetings with HMRC and stakeholders.

Skills

UK tax knowledge

Networking skills

Written communication skills

Self-starter

Education

CA and/or CTA or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be supporting ICAS in the recruitment of its Head of Tax. The Head of Tax will contribute primarily to the overarching purposes of member satisfaction and impactful policy in the public interest with particular emphasis on the tax implications for Owner Managed Businesses, Employment Taxes and VAT. This will be through focussed provision of technical resources and support to ICAS members in Practice and the wider membership community, while influencing and leading on policy development and representing ICAS in relevant stakeholder engagement activities. This role has a large element of autonomy and self-responsibility to deliver across technical and policy areas subject to the support of the Director of Tax, the Director of Practice, the Director of Public Affairs and working alongside the Head of Tax Technical Policy.

Responsibilities

In relation to the area of tax specialism, the post holder will be responsible for the:

• Development, delivery and management of tax technical resources for Members
• Development, delivery, and management of tax support to Members
• Development, delivery and management of tax policy work and initiatives
• Delivery of consultation responses and proactive calls for action which comprise tax elements, liaising with other technical specialists as appropriate
• Represent ICAS and Members at meetings with HMRC and other relevant tax stakeholders, demonstrating appropriate influence and insight to deliver our public interest responsibilities as well as representing Member’s views
• Leading the work of and management of appropriate tax committees, panels or working groups
• Providing appropriate input into other ICAS Boards, committees, panels, working groups as necessary
• Provide technical input to wider ICAS public affairs work

External contacts

• Members (in practice and business)
• Appropriate HMRC officials
• Appropriate Government officials

Internal contacts

• Practice support
• Professional standards
• Public affairs
• Policy
• Communications

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• CA and/or CTA or equivalent professional qualification
• General UK tax knowledge with technical excellence in the appropriate area of UK tax specialisms
• Practical experience and familiarity with the issues facing Members
• Strong networking skills and ability to engage with Members and other stakeholders
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively as a self-starter, with strong organisational and time management skills

How to apply / Contact

For more information on the role, please contact Ben Jones at Rutherford Cross: [e-mail]

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.