Our client is seeking a Director of Tax, Compliance & Reporting Services to lead the tax compliance and reporting functions across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the group's client entity tax reporting functions, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax obligations in alignment with regulatory frameworks. In this full-time position, you will be responsible for collaborating with senior management and providing guidance to a talented team, whilst fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.
Job Duties:
- Set goals for the tax function that align with the overall Group strategy, maintaining the highest quality support.
- Collaborate with Directors and Relationship Partners to establish fees for tax compliance and reporting, ensuring profitability.
- Provide practical theoretical and technical tax expertise to successfully deliver the tax function and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of annual tax returns and compliance for UK, Guernsey, Jersey, IOM, and BVI entities, including VAT and ATED.
- Manage tax audits and inquiries, acting as the engaged agent to mitigate financial and reputational risks.
- Lead and develop the tax team, offering guidance and support for high performance.
- Provide tax training and support to wider staff, ensuring awareness of legislative changes.
- Foster internal collaboration to provide tax-related support for business operations and transactions.
- Develop and implement internal tax policies and procedures.
- Stay updated on tax legislation changes, recommending process improvements as necessary.
Job Requirements:
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent experience.
- Professional qualification such as CTA is preferred.
- A minimum of 8-10 years’ progressive experience in tax compliance, including leadership experience.
- Essential experience with UK company and trust tax.
- Ability to engage and present complex information to non-technical audiences.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with a focus on organisational culture and values.
- Deep knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations, and legislation in the tax compliance area.
- Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with an ability to handle multiple workstreams under tight deadlines.
- Proactive and self-motivated with attention to detail in preparing and reviewing tax documents.
What You’ll Love:
You will become part of a dynamic environment that values collaboration, innovation, and respect. Our client fosters a culture where colleagues can thrive, encouraging professional growth and the exchange of ideas across a global network.
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