Tax Director, Insurance (FTC)

Pro-Tax; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance group in London is seeking a hands-on Tax Director to lead a small tax team on a 6-12 month FTC. Responsibilities include managing relationships with tax advisors, overseeing direct and indirect tax compliance, and guiding tax related projects. The ideal candidate will have Head of Tax experience, a strong grasp of UK and international tax frameworks, and an ACA/CTA qualification is advantageous. This role promotes diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Proven Head of Tax with experience in the Lloyd’s market.
• Solid understanding of UK & international tax frameworks.
• Corporate/international tax specialism required.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationship with external tax advisors and HMRC.
• Oversee all direct tax compliance obligations.
• Monitor and manage indirect tax affairs (IPT & VAT).
• Provide guidance and support to the SAO.
• Manage tax related projects and disclosures.

Skills

Head of Tax experience

Understanding of UK & international tax frameworks

Broad tax experience (VAT/IPT, employment tax)

Strong accounting & reporting skills

Education

ACA/CTA qualification

Job description

Tax Director, Insurance

City of London, hybrid working model

An insurance group undergoing a corporate restructure is seeking a hands‑on Tax Director to lead a small tax team on a 6‑12 month FTC basis.

Reporting to the CFO, the inbound Tax Director 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 Lloyd’s tax reporting)
• Oversight of indirect tax affairs (IPT & VAT), 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 Lloyd’s market
• 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

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.