Head of Tax

As a Head of Tax, the work centres on leading ongoing tax planning initiatives and work on optimisation following a recent group restructure. It would suit someone who can bring strong leadership and operational judgement to the role.

Where ownership sits

JSS Search is hiring for a Head of Tax for a leading leisure business based in Hertfordshire. Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom.

What the role carries

Leading ongoing tax planning initiatives and work on optimisation following a recent group restructure. Address tax-related queries and deliver commercially focused, practical tax guidance. Overseeing tax compliance and reporting obligations – largely outsourced currently.

What helps the work land well

Strong leadership and operational judgement.

What the role depends on

• The company is looking for a qualified individual (ACA / CTA / ACCA / ICAS etc) with significant UK tax experience, ideally across both direct and indirect tax.
• Be commercially minded, a strong communicator and excellent at managing different stakeholders, but also willing to be hands‑on when needed.

Practical details

• Position is a newly-created permanent role paying circa £100k‑£120k plus bonus benefits package, and supporting flexible/hybrid working.
• Work model: Hybrid.
• Additional detail: Flexible working options may be available.

Requirements mentioned

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA