Head of Tax

JSS Search; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus benefits package

Job summary

A leading leisure business in Hemel Hempstead is looking for a Head of Tax to develop a comprehensive tax strategy and oversee compliance. This permanent position offers a salary of £100k‑£120k plus a bonus and supports flexible/hybrid working. Ideal candidates are ACA/CTA/ACCA/ICAS qualified, with significant UK tax experience. If you are commercially minded and excellent at stakeholder management, apply now to find out more.

Qualifications

• Qualified individual with significant UK tax experience.
• Strong communicator with stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on approach when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive tax strategy.
• Lead ongoing tax planning initiatives and optimisation.
• Serve as a strategic partner, providing commercial tax advice.
• Oversee compliance and reporting obligations.
• Build and develop the in-house tax function.
• Champion best-practice tax risk management.

Skills

Commercial tax experience

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA / CTA / ACCA / ICAS qualification

Job description

Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom

Head of Tax

JSS Search is hiring for a Head of Tax for a leading leisure business based in Hertfordshire.

Position is a newly-created permanent role paying circa £100k‑£120k plus bonus benefits package, and supporting flexible/hybrid working.

Base pay range

£100k‑£120k plus bonus benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive tax strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead ongoing tax planning initiatives and work on optimisation following a recent group restructure.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the business, providing commercial and pragmatic tax advice.
• Address tax-related queries and deliver commercially focused, practical tax guidance.
• Oversee tax compliance and reporting obligations – largely outsourced currently.
• Build and develop the in-house tax function – 1 direct report initially, remit to grow the team as you see fit.
• Champion best-practice tax risk management and drive continuous improvements in tax processes and controls.

Qualifications

The company is looking for a qualified individual (ACA / CTA / ACCA / ICAS etc) with significant UK tax experience, ideally across both direct and indirect tax.

You will be commercially minded, a strong communicator and excellent at managing different stakeholders, but also willing to be hands‑on when needed.

Its a great role for someone looking for a number 1 tax position with a recognizable brand in an exciting sector - Apply now to find out more and to view the full job description.