Head of Tax

Radius Limited; Crewe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tax consultancy in Crewe is seeking a Head of Direct Tax to lead their tax function during a pivotal transformation. In this role, you will be responsible for minimizing tax liabilities and managing all aspects of direct tax processes within the organization. Ideal candidates will possess an ACA qualification, extensive tax experience, and strong leadership skills. The position involves close collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure compliance and drive effective tax strategies. Join a fast-growing company that values innovation, agility, and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Core benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven in-house experience in a multi-national group.
• Ability to identify, prioritise and manage resolution of risks and issues.
• Attention to detail but remains strategically focused on the 'big-picture'.
• Innovative thinker who embraces change and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Legally minimise tax liabilities through informed application of tax laws and regulations.
• Manage transfer pricing documentation and support the Director of Tax.
• Lead and develop the Direct Tax Advisory team.
• Provide internal tax advice on potential acquisitions and group structure rationalization.

Skills

Technical tax skills

Team management

Risk management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

ACA or equivalent accountancy qualification

Structured tax training in Top 6 accountancy firm or major law firm

Job description

Job Description

Radius has grown rapidly at a time when tax requirements have become more complex and reporting more onerous (BEPS; CBCR; Pillar 2 etc). The Group has direct tax responsibilities for over 80 legal entities across the UK, Europe, Asia and US. We are now looking to hire a Head of Direct Tax.

The Tax function is part way through a multi-year transformation not only to catch up with past growth and legislative developments but to build the technical capability and processes to support the group as it continues to grow and expand at pace. The role of Head of Direct Tax is really important to us and will be play a crucial part in this transformation.

The Director of Tax is supported by a Head of Compliance; Head of Direct Tax and Head of Indirect Tax and their respective teams. The Compliance team are responsible for preparing UK VAT returns and the collation and review of financial information for the preparation of corporate tax and transfer pricing returns either by outsource providers or in-house in the case of the UK. They also assist with factual enquiries as part of tax audits and the processing of tax payments. The Indirect Tax team provide technical support to the Compliance Team and the wider business, are responsible for the VAT strategy to manage risk and achieve efficiencies.

Currently the processes for the tax forecasting; calculation of the consolidated tax charge; CBCR; Corporate Interest Restriction and Pillar 2 are very siloed and reliant on multiple excel spreadsheets. A key priority and objective for the incoming Head of Direct Tax is to review; make recommendations and oversee implementation of a more integrated and strengthened approach potentially using technology where beneficial.

This is a multi-faceted role not only encompassing tax reporting but technical advice on transactions; transfer pricing; business partnering and team leadership.

Your responsibilities day to day will be…

• Legally minimise tax liabilities through informed application of tax laws and regulations;
• Identify and mitigate tax risks, improve processes by developing or implementing best practices and robust controls for tax returns & reporting, tax compliance and tax payments;
• Ownership of the group tax charge and forecasting of direct tax payments;
• Manage the preparation; review and submission of corporate tax returns (UK prepared in-house, all others outsourced);
• Manage transfer pricing documentation (local files are currently outsourced) and support the Director of Tax on Operational TP matters including the calculation of TP adjustments and inter-company agreements;
• Lead and develop the Direct Tax Advisory team and provide technical support and training to the Compliance Team;
• Build relationships and interact with key stakeholders to provide tax planning and consulting expertise;
• Provide internal tax advice on potential acquisitions, group structure rationalization, and other strategic projects;
• Integration of new acquisitions into business-as-usual tax processes;
• Provide internal tax advisory services and support on day-to-day business operation matters to the Group and withholding tax obligations;
• Support the Director of Tax on optimising the in-house vs outsourced mix of taxation activities and use of technology;
• Manage external tax advisors and outsourcing providers.

Qualifications

• ACA or equivalent accountancy qualification
• Structured tax training in Top 6 accountancy firm or major law firm.
• Proven in-house experience in a multi-national group;
• Ability to identify, prioritise and manage resolution of risks and issues
• Strong technical skills, knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of tax returns
• Commercially aware and able to balance tax risks and costs against wider group objectives
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Experience of managing a small team;
• Proficient interaction and influencing capabilities across all levels of the organisation, including dealing with non-technical people
• Planning and co-ordination skills, with experience of leading and successfully delivering tax related projects.
• Attention to detail but remains strategically focussed on the “big-picture”
• Results focussed, able to consistently deliver to a high standard.
• Innovative thinker
• Embraces change and continuous improvement.
• Resilient working under pressure to achieve desired results.
• Able to work equally as effectively as part of a team or on an individual basis.
• Ability to interpret and advise on complex tax legislation
• Good problem-solving abilities

Please note this is an in-office role 5-days per week at our Crewe HQ.

Additional Information

What can you expect of us?

• A friendly culture that mirrors our proposition to our customers.
• A fast-growing organisation that defines itself as being agile and innovative
• A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
• A commitment to building a working environment that values inclusivity, innovation, agility, and drive.

And of course, you will be compensated competitively along with bonus potential and a good range of core benefits

Still Curious?

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!

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