Tax Director

Overview

In this Tax Director role, you will lead the corporate tax function for a top-tier UK practice with global reach. You will shape and execute tax strategies aligned to business goals, ensuring compliance across domestic and international jurisdictions while driving efficiency and risk management. You’ll advise senior leadership on complex matters such as M&A, international structuring and transfer pricing, and you’ll guide governance and audit readiness. This is a strategic, board-facing position that offers impact on financial strategy, tax insight, and sustainable growth.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Company bonus

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement corporate tax strategies across global operations
• Lead corporate tax compliance including corporation tax, VAT, and indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions
• Manage transfer pricing documentation and engage with tax authorities during audits
• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, reorganisations, and international structuring
• Lead and develop a high-performing tax team
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and business units on tax implications of strategic initiatives
• Represent the organisation in negotiations with HMRC and other authorities
• Monitor tax law changes and recommend timely strategic responses
• Establish robust tax risk management frameworks and governance processes
• Deliver actionable tax reports and insights to senior management and the board

Key requirements

• Professional qualification in CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent with a focus on corporate and international tax
• Progressive corporate tax experience, preferably in a large organisation or top-tier firm
• Expertise in international tax structures, transfer pricing, and cross-border compliance
• In-depth knowledge of UK corporation tax, VAT, capital gains tax and international tax treaties
• Strong leadership experience managing a tax function in a multi-jurisdictional environment
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Proven experience managing tax audits, disputes, and negotiations with HMRC
• Proficiency in tax/financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, BlackLine, Thomson Reuters) and advanced Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities autonomously and deliver under pressure
• Willingness to travel occasionally

• leadership
• strategic thinking
• clear communication
• transfer pricing
• international tax
• VAT

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