Head of Tax, Financial Services

Pro-Tax; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services group is seeking a hands-on Head of Tax for maternity cover in London. The role involves managing tax compliance and planning, overseeing indirect taxes, and leading a small team. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in financial services, a valid ACA/CTA qualification, and a solid understanding of UK and international tax frameworks. This position offers a hybrid working model, making it flexible for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head of Tax in financial services or insurance.
• Strong understanding of accounting and tax reporting.
• Experience with both direct and indirect tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance and tax planning.
• Oversee indirect tax affairs and manage a team.
• Monitor evolving legislation impacting business operations.

Skills

Understanding of UK tax frameworks

Understanding of international tax frameworks

Strong accounting skills

Tax compliance management

Transfer pricing policy development

Education

ACA/CTA qualification

Job description

Tax Director, Financial Services

Maternity cover

City of London, hybrid working model

An financial services group undergoing a corporate restructure is seeking a hands‑on Head of Tax to cover for maternity leave.

Reporting to the CFO, the inbound Head of Tax will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of all aspects of tax compliance and tax planning with responsibility for the full spectrum of taxes. Specific areas of responsibility include:

• Managing the relationship with external tax advisors and HMRC
• Management of all direct tax compliance obligations (including tax accounting disclosures for all entities and tax reporting)
• Oversight of indirect tax affairs, managing a small team
• Monitoring, interpreting, and managing the impact of evolving legislation impacting business UK & overseas operations
• Providing guidance and support to the SAO
• Management of tax related projects, transfer pricing policy development, DPT compliance, tax provisions and tax disclosures

The successful candidate

• A proven Head of Tax with experience in the financial services or insurance space
• Solid understanding of UK & international tax frameworks
• A corporate/international tax specialism is required, broader tax experience (VAT/IPT, employment tax) considered helpful
• Strong accounting & reporting skills, working with both current & deferred taxes
• ACA/CTA qualification advantageous
• Available for a Q1 2026 start

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