Head of Indirect Tax

Posted 6 days 14 hours ago by Inventum Group

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
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 include: Private healthcare, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, generous pension, £4,000 travel allowance, and more

Are you ready to take ownership of the indirect tax agenda at one of the UK's most prominent and complex businesses?

We're supporting a large-scale organisation in hiring a Head of Indirect Tax for a key leadership role within their in-house finance function. You'll drive the indirect tax strategy, lead a high-performing team, and provide expert input on a wide range of high-value commercial and property transactions.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading the organisation's indirect tax (primarily VAT) strategy and operations

  • Advising on large-scale commercial, infrastructure, and property projects

  • Managing a team of skilled indirect tax professionals

  • Overseeing HMRC engagement and ensuring full tax compliance

  • Championing transformation, governance, and continuous improvement

We're looking for someone who is:
  • ACA / ACCA / ATT / CTA qualified with strong post-qualified UK VAT experience

  • Commercially minded with experience in large or complex organisations

  • A confident leader and communicator, with strong stakeholder engagement skills

  • Proactive, strategic, and pragmatic in their approach

The reward:
  • £99,500 base salary

  • 12.5% bonus target (up to 25%)

  • £4,000 travel allowance

  • Private medical insurance, life assurance (8x salary), and income protection

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Free travel options, retail discounts, and a cycle-to-work scheme

  • Online GP, wellbeing support, and financial coaching

  • Up to 12% employer pension contribution

  • A flexible, hybrid working culture with a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing

If you're seeking a challenging but highly rewarding role with real impact, this could be the perfect move.

Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.