Head of Taxation & Customs South Wales Competitive Executive Salary + Bonus + Benefits Full-Time Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Head of Taxation & Customs to lead a UK tax function during a significant period of business transformation and investment. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, this is a strategic leadership position responsible for shaping tax strategy, optimising cash performance, managing tax risk and ensuring compliance across a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. Leading a team of 10 tax professionals, including four direct reports, you will play a critical role in supporting major business transformation programmes, process optimisation initiatives and digital tax developments. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded tax leader to influence business strategy at the highest level while driving operational excellence across direct and indirect taxation. Key Duties Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of tax specialists. Build a future-focused tax function aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Take overall accountability for all internal and external tax activities and deliverables. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and professional development. Develop and implement the UK tax strategy to support business growth and operational objectives. Manage the organisation's tax risk profile and ensure robust governance processes are maintained. Maintain strong working relationships with HMRC and other regulatory bodies. Lead Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliance and tax governance frameworks. Oversee all UK tax compliance, reporting, forecasting and payment obligations. Support the business in navigating increasingly complex customs and international trade requirements. Requirements Extensive senior-level tax experience within a large corporate, multinational, manufacturing, industrial or complex business environment. Strong technical expertise across both direct and indirect taxation. Detailed knowledge of UK tax legislation and international tax frameworks. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver strategic tax outcomes. Experience leading tax transformation, automation and process improvement initiatives. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance compliance, risk management and business objectives. Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities. Ability to navigate complex regulatory and organisational change. Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) and/or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA). Professional membership with a recognised accounting or tax body. Degree-qualified or equivalent professional experience. What We Offer Competitive executive salary. Performance-related bonus. Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to lead a critical function during a major period of business transformation and investment. Exposure to senior executive leadership and strategic decision-making. Opportunity to shape tax strategy within a complex and evolving organisation. Long-term career development and progression opportunities. Interested? If you are an experienced tax leader looking for a strategic senior leadership opportunity, apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for a confidential discussion. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Head of Taxation & Customs South Wales Competitive Executive Salary + Bonus + Benefits Full-Time Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Head of Taxation & Customs to lead a UK tax function during a significant period of business transformation and investment. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, this is a strategic leadership position responsible for shaping tax strategy, optimising cash performance, managing tax risk and ensuring compliance across a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. Leading a team of 10 tax professionals, including four direct reports, you will play a critical role in supporting major business transformation programmes, process optimisation initiatives and digital tax developments. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded tax leader to influence business strategy at the highest level while driving operational excellence across direct and indirect taxation. Key Duties Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of tax specialists. Build a future-focused tax function aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Take overall accountability for all internal and external tax activities and deliverables. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and professional development. Develop and implement the UK tax strategy to support business growth and operational objectives. Manage the organisation's tax risk profile and ensure robust governance processes are maintained. Maintain strong working relationships with HMRC and other regulatory bodies. Lead Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliance and tax governance frameworks. Oversee all UK tax compliance, reporting, forecasting and payment obligations. Support the business in navigating increasingly complex customs and international trade requirements. Requirements Extensive senior-level tax experience within a large corporate, multinational, manufacturing, industrial or complex business environment. Strong technical expertise across both direct and indirect taxation. Detailed knowledge of UK tax legislation and international tax frameworks. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver strategic tax outcomes. Experience leading tax transformation, automation and process improvement initiatives. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance compliance, risk management and business objectives. Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities. Ability to navigate complex regulatory and organisational change. Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) and/or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA). Professional membership with a recognised accounting or tax body. Degree-qualified or equivalent professional experience. What We Offer Competitive executive salary. Performance-related bonus. Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to lead a critical function during a major period of business transformation and investment. Exposure to senior executive leadership and strategic decision-making. Opportunity to shape tax strategy within a complex and evolving organisation. Long-term career development and progression opportunities. Interested? If you are an experienced tax leader looking for a strategic senior leadership opportunity, apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for a confidential discussion. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Head of Taxation & Customs South Wales Competitive Executive Salary + Bonus + Benefits Full-Time Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Head of Taxation & Customs to lead a UK tax function during a significant period of business transformation and investment. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, this is a strategic leadership position responsible for shaping tax strategy, optimising cash performance, managing tax risk and ensuring compliance across a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. Leading a team of 10 tax professionals, including four direct reports, you will play a critical role in supporting major business transformation programmes, process optimisation initiatives and digital tax developments. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded tax leader to influence business strategy at the highest level while driving operational excellence across direct and indirect taxation. Key Duties Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of tax specialists. Build a future-focused tax function aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Take overall accountability for all internal and external tax activities and deliverables. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and professional development. Develop and implement the UK tax strategy to support business growth and operational objectives. Manage the organisation's tax risk profile and ensure robust governance processes are maintained. Maintain strong working relationships with HMRC and other regulatory bodies. Lead Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliance and tax governance frameworks. Oversee all UK tax compliance, reporting, forecasting and payment obligations. Support the business in navigating increasingly complex customs and international trade requirements. Requirements Extensive senior-level tax experience within a large corporate, multinational, manufacturing, industrial or complex business environment. Strong technical expertise across both direct and indirect taxation. Detailed knowledge of UK tax legislation and international tax frameworks. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver strategic tax outcomes. Experience leading tax transformation, automation and process improvement initiatives. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance compliance, risk management and business objectives. Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities. Ability to navigate complex regulatory and organisational change. Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) and/or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA). Professional membership with a recognised accounting or tax body. Degree-qualified or equivalent professional experience. What We Offer Competitive executive salary. Performance-related bonus. Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to lead a critical function during a major period of business transformation and investment. Exposure to senior executive leadership and strategic decision-making. Opportunity to shape tax strategy within a complex and evolving organisation. Long-term career development and progression opportunities. Interested? If you are an experienced tax leader looking for a strategic senior leadership opportunity, apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for a confidential discussion. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Head of Taxation & Customs South Wales Competitive Executive Salary + Bonus + Benefits Full-Time Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Head of Taxation & Customs to lead a UK tax function during a significant period of business transformation and investment. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, this is a strategic leadership position responsible for shaping tax strategy, optimising cash performance, managing tax risk and ensuring compliance across a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. Leading a team of 10 tax professionals, including four direct reports, you will play a critical role in supporting major business transformation programmes, process optimisation initiatives and digital tax developments. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded tax leader to influence business strategy at the highest level while driving operational excellence across direct and indirect taxation. Key Duties Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of tax specialists. Build a future-focused tax function aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Take overall accountability for all internal and external tax activities and deliverables. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and professional development. Develop and implement the UK tax strategy to support business growth and operational objectives. Manage the organisation's tax risk profile and ensure robust governance processes are maintained. Maintain strong working relationships with HMRC and other regulatory bodies. Lead Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliance and tax governance frameworks. Oversee all UK tax compliance, reporting, forecasting and payment obligations. Support the business in navigating increasingly complex customs and international trade requirements. Requirements Extensive senior-level tax experience within a large corporate, multinational, manufacturing, industrial or complex business environment. Strong technical expertise across both direct and indirect taxation. Detailed knowledge of UK tax legislation and international tax frameworks. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver strategic tax outcomes. Experience leading tax transformation, automation and process improvement initiatives. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance compliance, risk management and business objectives. Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities. Ability to navigate complex regulatory and organisational change. Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) and/or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA). Professional membership with a recognised accounting or tax body. Degree-qualified or equivalent professional experience. What We Offer Competitive executive salary. Performance-related bonus. Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to lead a critical function during a major period of business transformation and investment. Exposure to senior executive leadership and strategic decision-making. Opportunity to shape tax strategy within a complex and evolving organisation. Long-term career development and progression opportunities. Interested? If you are an experienced tax leader looking for a strategic senior leadership opportunity, apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for a confidential discussion. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
End to end compliance UK Tax Manager European food producer Your new company This client is a leading food producer across Europe, bringing the best production to the UK market. Supported by their extensive network of specialist plants, they provide the manufacturing capacity and supply chain security required by medium and large-scale partners. They are looking for a UK Tax Manager to ensure compliance with regulations and manage all tax aspects of their UK operations. The role is 3 days a week in the office. Your new role As the new UK Tax Manager, you will report to the Board of Directors and will be expected to have key interactions with the Finance Director and CFO. Overseeing and ensuring compliance with all aspects of the UK tax regime. This role will involve the end-to-end management of tax processes, ensuring strong controls and reporting mechanisms are in place while optimising the company's tax position. Some responsibilities will include: • Support global tax reporting, including provisions, deferred tax, and IFRS alignment during audits • Assist with international compliance (e.g. Country-by-Country Reporting, Pillar Two) • Advise on tax implications of group structures and transactions • Partner with internal teams, auditors, and advisors across jurisdictions UK Tax • Prepare corporation tax returns, provisions, and deferred tax calculations • Identify tax efficiencies and ensure regulatory compliance Indirect & Withholding Taxes • Manage VAT filings, compliance, and advisory across the business • Oversee withholding tax application, treaty use, and reclaims Governance & Process • Monitor legislative changes and maintain tax controls • Support audits, tax authority queries, and process improvements What you'll need to succeed High proficiency in MS ExcelStrong technical expertiseDetail orientated and proactiveExcellent organisational skillsAbility to work with large sets of dataMaintaining compliance in a dynamic regulatory environmentKnowledge of international tax accountingReporting under IFRS What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive day rate and a hybrid policy of 3 days a week in the London office. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Jun 19, 2026
Contractor
End to end compliance UK Tax Manager European food producer Your new company This client is a leading food producer across Europe, bringing the best production to the UK market. Supported by their extensive network of specialist plants, they provide the manufacturing capacity and supply chain security required by medium and large-scale partners. They are looking for a UK Tax Manager to ensure compliance with regulations and manage all tax aspects of their UK operations. The role is 3 days a week in the office. Your new role As the new UK Tax Manager, you will report to the Board of Directors and will be expected to have key interactions with the Finance Director and CFO. Overseeing and ensuring compliance with all aspects of the UK tax regime. This role will involve the end-to-end management of tax processes, ensuring strong controls and reporting mechanisms are in place while optimising the company's tax position. Some responsibilities will include: • Support global tax reporting, including provisions, deferred tax, and IFRS alignment during audits • Assist with international compliance (e.g. Country-by-Country Reporting, Pillar Two) • Advise on tax implications of group structures and transactions • Partner with internal teams, auditors, and advisors across jurisdictions UK Tax • Prepare corporation tax returns, provisions, and deferred tax calculations • Identify tax efficiencies and ensure regulatory compliance Indirect & Withholding Taxes • Manage VAT filings, compliance, and advisory across the business • Oversee withholding tax application, treaty use, and reclaims Governance & Process • Monitor legislative changes and maintain tax controls • Support audits, tax authority queries, and process improvements What you'll need to succeed High proficiency in MS ExcelStrong technical expertiseDetail orientated and proactiveExcellent organisational skillsAbility to work with large sets of dataMaintaining compliance in a dynamic regulatory environmentKnowledge of international tax accountingReporting under IFRS What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive day rate and a hybrid policy of 3 days a week in the London office. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Vitae Financial Recruitment
Watford, Hertfordshire
Head of Tax 100,000 - 120,000 + bonus and great benefits. Watford (office based 4 days pw) Our Client, a highly reputable commercial enterprise with a market leading reputation, has opened up a truly exciting opportunity for a commercially focused Tax Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of our client's employment tax position within the UK and overseas. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role will include corporation tax returns, as well as number of larger ongoing and new tax projects. To thrive in this role, you will be able to demonstrate a track record of resilience, organised multi-tasking and a tenacious and driven personality. Key responsibilities: Oversight for all direct and indirect taxes - (Corporation tax, VAT, Employment taxes, Customs and Transfer Pricing Responsible for VAT compliance and liaising with the commercial and sales ledger teams to review VAT assessments on contracts. Ensuring VAT accounting across the Group post Brexit (postponed VAT) and post Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) is correct. Review of monthly/quarterly VAT returns submitted to HMRC for all companies and managing any HMRC correspondence. Working closely with the Payroll department to ensure that all obligations are met Previous knowledge and experience of employment status/IR35/Off-payroll working tax implications and processes and mitigating the associated risks. Working with CT advisors, setting corporation tax and deferred tax provisions and ensuring all corporate tax audit and compliance requirements are met. Lead the Group's transfer pricing strategy, ensuring the required UK and overseas documentation and files are in place Working with advisors, oversight of R&D tax credit process across the Group. Understanding of the criteria for eligibility, categories of expenditure and the types of benefits available. Participating in month end reporting and reconciling tax balances in the general ledger. Setting and communicating tax strategy and compliance across the Group, through the documentation of policies/processes/how to guides and delivery of internal training. Building and maintaining working relationships with the Group's external auditors and advisors and HMRC. The chosen candidate will be ACA/ATT/CTA qualified and have a proven track record in actively engaging and advising stakeholders. Aside from submitting a polished CV they will be able to provide a real insight into where their efforts have made a difference in their career to date and be able to demonstrate how their skill-set can leave its mark on the client's business moving forward. In return, our client will provide a highly competitive remuneration package and the chance to play an integral role within a market leading organisation. There will be endless opportunities for new learning as well as appraisal and reward for those that show, drive, enthusiasm, and ultimately achieve results. In addition, they will enjoy a working environment that is second to none in terms of achieving a well balanced professional/social dynamic. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Head of Tax 100,000 - 120,000 + bonus and great benefits. Watford (office based 4 days pw) Our Client, a highly reputable commercial enterprise with a market leading reputation, has opened up a truly exciting opportunity for a commercially focused Tax Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of our client's employment tax position within the UK and overseas. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role will include corporation tax returns, as well as number of larger ongoing and new tax projects. To thrive in this role, you will be able to demonstrate a track record of resilience, organised multi-tasking and a tenacious and driven personality. Key responsibilities: Oversight for all direct and indirect taxes - (Corporation tax, VAT, Employment taxes, Customs and Transfer Pricing Responsible for VAT compliance and liaising with the commercial and sales ledger teams to review VAT assessments on contracts. Ensuring VAT accounting across the Group post Brexit (postponed VAT) and post Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) is correct. Review of monthly/quarterly VAT returns submitted to HMRC for all companies and managing any HMRC correspondence. Working closely with the Payroll department to ensure that all obligations are met Previous knowledge and experience of employment status/IR35/Off-payroll working tax implications and processes and mitigating the associated risks. Working with CT advisors, setting corporation tax and deferred tax provisions and ensuring all corporate tax audit and compliance requirements are met. Lead the Group's transfer pricing strategy, ensuring the required UK and overseas documentation and files are in place Working with advisors, oversight of R&D tax credit process across the Group. Understanding of the criteria for eligibility, categories of expenditure and the types of benefits available. Participating in month end reporting and reconciling tax balances in the general ledger. Setting and communicating tax strategy and compliance across the Group, through the documentation of policies/processes/how to guides and delivery of internal training. Building and maintaining working relationships with the Group's external auditors and advisors and HMRC. The chosen candidate will be ACA/ATT/CTA qualified and have a proven track record in actively engaging and advising stakeholders. Aside from submitting a polished CV they will be able to provide a real insight into where their efforts have made a difference in their career to date and be able to demonstrate how their skill-set can leave its mark on the client's business moving forward. In return, our client will provide a highly competitive remuneration package and the chance to play an integral role within a market leading organisation. There will be endless opportunities for new learning as well as appraisal and reward for those that show, drive, enthusiasm, and ultimately achieve results. In addition, they will enjoy a working environment that is second to none in terms of achieving a well balanced professional/social dynamic. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your tax technical, project management and client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of 'home-grown' (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge and experience creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable taking responsibility for your own client portfolio as well as working as part of a team to develop colleagues and drive the wider business aims. You will be part of a local team, supported by two Senior Managers, a Director and a Partner but given the autonomy and time to develop your personal business as part of that team. You'll be someone with: Significant technical understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT. In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus within UK VAT Responsibility to build, manage and develop your advisory portfolio, supported by the Partner and Director. Confidence to build an internal and external network in the local area to drive new business opportunities Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Experience of leading engagement with HMRC for clients Experience and credibility when dealing with client senior management An understanding of the regulatory and risk environment in which ICAEW regulated professional services firms operate CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your tax technical, project management and client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of 'home-grown' (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge and experience creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable taking responsibility for your own client portfolio as well as working as part of a team to develop colleagues and drive the wider business aims. You will be part of a local team, supported by two Senior Managers, a Director and a Partner but given the autonomy and time to develop your personal business as part of that team. You'll be someone with: Significant technical understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT. In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus within UK VAT Responsibility to build, manage and develop your advisory portfolio, supported by the Partner and Director. Confidence to build an internal and external network in the local area to drive new business opportunities Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Experience of leading engagement with HMRC for clients Experience and credibility when dealing with client senior management An understanding of the regulatory and risk environment in which ICAEW regulated professional services firms operate CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Vitae Financial Recruitment
Watford, Hertfordshire
Head of Tax 100,000 - 120,000 + bonus and great benefits. Watford (office based 4 days pw) Our Client, a highly reputable commercial enterprise with a market leading reputation, has opened up a truly exciting opportunity for a commercially focused Tax Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of our client's employment tax position within the UK and overseas. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role will include corporation tax returns, as well as number of larger ongoing and new tax projects. To thrive in this role, you will be able to demonstrate a track record of resilience, organised multi-tasking and a tenacious and driven personality. Key responsibilities: Oversight for all direct and indirect taxes - (Corporation tax, VAT, Employment taxes, Customs and Transfer Pricing Responsible for VAT compliance and liaising with the commercial and sales ledger teams to review VAT assessments on contracts. Ensuring VAT accounting across the Group post Brexit (postponed VAT) and post Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) is correct. Review of monthly/quarterly VAT returns submitted to HMRC for all companies and managing any HMRC correspondence. Working closely with the Payroll department to ensure that all obligations are met Previous knowledge and experience of employment status/IR35/Off-payroll working tax implications and processes and mitigating the associated risks. Working with CT advisors, setting corporation tax and deferred tax provisions and ensuring all corporate tax audit and compliance requirements are met. Lead the Group's transfer pricing strategy, ensuring the required UK and overseas documentation and files are in place Working with advisors, oversight of R&D tax credit process across the Group. Understanding of the criteria for eligibility, categories of expenditure and the types of benefits available. Participating in month end reporting and reconciling tax balances in the general ledger. Setting and communicating tax strategy and compliance across the Group, through the documentation of policies/processes/how to guides and delivery of internal training. Building and maintaining working relationships with the Group's external auditors and advisors and HMRC. The chosen candidate will be ACA/ATT/CTA qualified and have a proven track record in actively engaging and advising stakeholders. Aside from submitting a polished CV they will be able to provide a real insight into where their efforts have made a difference in their career to date and be able to demonstrate how their skill-set can leave its mark on the client's business moving forward. In return, our client will provide a highly competitive remuneration package and the chance to play an integral role within a market leading organisation. There will be endless opportunities for new learning as well as appraisal and reward for those that show, drive, enthusiasm, and ultimately achieve results. In addition, they will enjoy a working environment that is second to none in terms of achieving a well balanced professional/social dynamic. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Sep 21, 2025
Full time
Head of Tax 100,000 - 120,000 + bonus and great benefits. Watford (office based 4 days pw) Our Client, a highly reputable commercial enterprise with a market leading reputation, has opened up a truly exciting opportunity for a commercially focused Tax Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of our client's employment tax position within the UK and overseas. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role will include corporation tax returns, as well as number of larger ongoing and new tax projects. To thrive in this role, you will be able to demonstrate a track record of resilience, organised multi-tasking and a tenacious and driven personality. Key responsibilities: Oversight for all direct and indirect taxes - (Corporation tax, VAT, Employment taxes, Customs and Transfer Pricing Responsible for VAT compliance and liaising with the commercial and sales ledger teams to review VAT assessments on contracts. Ensuring VAT accounting across the Group post Brexit (postponed VAT) and post Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) is correct. Review of monthly/quarterly VAT returns submitted to HMRC for all companies and managing any HMRC correspondence. Working closely with the Payroll department to ensure that all obligations are met Previous knowledge and experience of employment status/IR35/Off-payroll working tax implications and processes and mitigating the associated risks. Working with CT advisors, setting corporation tax and deferred tax provisions and ensuring all corporate tax audit and compliance requirements are met. Lead the Group's transfer pricing strategy, ensuring the required UK and overseas documentation and files are in place Working with advisors, oversight of R&D tax credit process across the Group. Understanding of the criteria for eligibility, categories of expenditure and the types of benefits available. Participating in month end reporting and reconciling tax balances in the general ledger. Setting and communicating tax strategy and compliance across the Group, through the documentation of policies/processes/how to guides and delivery of internal training. Building and maintaining working relationships with the Group's external auditors and advisors and HMRC. The chosen candidate will be ACA/ATT/CTA qualified and have a proven track record in actively engaging and advising stakeholders. Aside from submitting a polished CV they will be able to provide a real insight into where their efforts have made a difference in their career to date and be able to demonstrate how their skill-set can leave its mark on the client's business moving forward. In return, our client will provide a highly competitive remuneration package and the chance to play an integral role within a market leading organisation. There will be endless opportunities for new learning as well as appraisal and reward for those that show, drive, enthusiasm, and ultimately achieve results. In addition, they will enjoy a working environment that is second to none in terms of achieving a well balanced professional/social dynamic. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
