Tax Strategy & Governance Leader

Thames Water Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK water company is seeking a Head of Tax to lead the tax strategy and ensure compliance across all operations. This pivotal role involves advising senior leadership, managing HMRC relationships, and driving tax risk governance. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in tax leadership and strong stakeholder management skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to £130,000 per annum and extensive benefits including annual leave and private medical healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £130,000

Annual Leave - 26 days, increasing to 30

Annual Bonus - up to 25% of base salary

Private Medical Health Care

Contributory pension - Maximum of 12%

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Tax within a large business.
• Up-to-date knowledge of tax laws and accounting principles.
• Ability to align tax strategy with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a tax strategy aligned with the company objectives.
• Provide expert tax guidance to senior leaders on major initiatives.
• Lead a high-performing tax team and drive Tax Risk Management.

Skills

Tax leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Qualified accountant or tax professional

Job description

A major UK water company is seeking a Head of Tax to lead the tax strategy and ensure compliance across all operations. This pivotal role involves advising senior leadership, managing HMRC relationships, and driving tax risk governance. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in tax leadership and strong stakeholder management skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to £130,000 per annum and extensive benefits including annual leave and private medical healthcare.