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Head of Tax

The Graduate Project
Posted a day ago, valid for 5 days
Location

London, Greater London E10 6EJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role is for a Head of Tax at a dynamic and growing accounting practice based in the UK, offering a fully remote work option.
  • The position requires at least five years of client-facing experience in a professional practice and a CTA qualification or equivalent.
  • The salary range for this role is between £65,000 to £75,000, along with additional benefits.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing tax delivery, building client relationships, leading R&D claims, and managing the tax team.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, in-depth knowledge of UK corporate tax, and a commercially savvy mindset.

About the job

?? Role | Head of Tax

?? Company | Dynamic and Growing Accounting Practice

�? Areas | Tax Strategy, Advisory Services, Compliance, Business Support

?? Based | UK

?? Remote | Fully Remote

?? Offer | £65,000 to £75,000 + benefits

Hi ??

We are partnering with a dynamic and growing accounting practice on the lookout for a strategic and experienced Head of Tax to lead its tax function. This is an opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to shape tax strategy, deliver high-quality advisory and compliance services, and support innovative businesses across the UK.

?? As a Head of Tax you will:

  • Oversee and enhance tax delivery across all service lines; maintain high technical standards and review processes.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, including founders, delivering clear, commercially sound advice.
  • Lead R&D claims with a focus on compliance and maximising value; guide on tax incentives and technical methodologies.
  • Design and deliver structured training for the team, including onboarding and ongoing development across technical and soft skills.
  • Support marketing, content creation, and the identification of upsell opportunities alongside the leadership and sales teams.
  • Line manage the tax team; contribute to recruitment, performance management, and internal process improvements.
  • Ensure full compliance on all submissions and filings; respond to HMRC queries and manage risk across the tax portfolio.

?? You'll likely be someone who:

  • Is a confident communicator, capable of simplifying complex tax topics for non-experts.
  • Has at least five years’ client-facing experience in a professional practice, with solid knowledge of compliance services including year-end accounts, VAT, and payroll.
  • Is CTA qualified (or equivalent).
  • Has in-depth knowledge of UK corporate tax.
  • Is commercially savvy, with the ability to identify opportunities for growth, improvement, and innovation.
  • Has experience in managing client relationships at a strategic level, including handling sensitive or complex discussions.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.