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Head of Indirect Tax (Permanent Role)
Location: London (Hybrid - with on-site presence required)
Type: Permanent
Salary: £99,500 per annum + 12.5% bonus (up to 25%)
Benefits: Private healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, generous pension, £4,000 travel allowance, and more
We're working with one of the UK's most prominent and complex organisations to hire a Head of Indirect Tax for a key leadership role within their in-house finance function.
This is a senior position where you will drive the organisation's indirect tax agenda, lead a high-performing team, and provide expert advice across a range of high-value commercial and property projects. It offers a rare opportunity to shape tax strategy and influence business-critical decisions in a enterprising environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Design and lead the organisation's indirect tax (primarily VAT) strategy
- Provide advisory support on large-scale commercial and property transactions
- Oversee HMRC engagement and ensure full compliance with all indirect tax obligations
- Lead a skilled in-house indirect tax team
- Drive transformation, governance, and process improvements in the tax function
What we're looking for:
- ACA / ACCA / ATT / CTA qualified with significant post-qualified UK VAT experience
- Strong track record within large or complex organisations
- Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset
- Proven leadership and excellent stakeholder engagement skills
What's on offer:
- £99,500 base salary
- 12.5% target bonus (up to 25% based on performance)
- £4,000 travel allowance
- Private medical insurance, life assurance (8x salary), income protection
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Cycle-to-work scheme, staff discounts, free travel options
- Access to wellbeing support, online GP service, and financial coaching
- Pension contributions up to 12%
- A flexible, hybrid working culture with a strong focus on employee wellbeing
This is a challenging but highly rewarding role for someone ready to lead on strategy, influence decision-making, and take ownership of a key function in a purpose-driven organisation.
To apply or find out more, contact Rinisha Bhagat at
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