Opportunity Overview:

We are currently representing an iconic Scottish Brand to support the hire of an experience tax professional to bolster the Group’s compliance capabilities within the Finance team. The company is experiencing substantial growth, both organically and through strategic acquisitions, leading to increased scale and complexity in its tax affairs.

Responsibilities:

The In-house tax professional will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with tax legislation across all company activities, driving substantial improvements in the tax agenda. This role involves:

• Overseeing end-to-end tax processes for the Group
• Enhancing Customs and VAT compliance
• Administering the Group’s corporation tax processes
• Overseeing subsidiary tax reporting and compliance
• Implementing process and control improvements, including technology and data changes impacting tax processes
• Providing internal management information related to tax
• Leading specific tax projects and improvement initiatives
• Assisting in preparation for HMRC Business Risk Review
• Developing Group policies and procedures on tax

Candidate Profile:

We are seeking a fully qualified accountant (ICAS/ACA/CTA) with in-house or practice tax experience and a strong working knowledge across multiple tax areas. Experience in indirect taxes is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering tax process and control improvements in a commercial business environment, along with knowledge and experience of accounting for tax. Strong relationship-building skills with both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders are essential.

Benefits:

Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the well-being and professional development of its employees. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working
• Free onsite parking
• A range of flexible benefits (e.g., discounts, gym memberships, technology purchases)
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Annual salary review
• Ongoing professional development opportunities