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JSS are hiring for a Head of Tax for a leading construction company based in Surrey (supporting 3 days per week remote working)
This is a permanent full-time position paying circa £100,000-£120,000 plus car allowance, private medical cover and bonus up to 40%.
The Head of Tax will take the lead on the tax affairs of the company as part of the finance senior leadership team, and managing a small team of 2 direct reports.
He or she will take ownership of all taxes that affect the company (direct and indirect) and will have a varied tax leadership role encompassing tax advisory, compliance, business partnering, tax strategy, tax risk management and project work.
Responsibilities include:
Tax Compliance
- Prepare, review and submit the Group's Corporation Tax returns and supporting computations.
- Prepare and submit the PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA).
- Consolidate, review and submit the Group VAT return, Joint Venture and standalone VAT returns.
- Prepare and submit Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns.
- Complete and submit Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) returns.
- Calculate Qualifying Infrastructure Project Expenditure (QUIPS) and prepare Residential Property Developer Tax (RPDT) notifications.
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Tax Advisory
- Provide practical and commercially focused tax advice to divisions across the business.
- Advise on VAT treatment for construction projects, land and property transactions, and other commercial activities.
- Support divisions with Options to Tax and prepare and submit Option to Tax notifications to HMRC.
- Provide guidance on VAT and CIS queries, technical issues and error corrections.
Tax Governance & Risk Management
- Ensure the Group maintains a robust tax governance framework and complies with all relevant UK tax legislation.
- Manage tax-related audit queries and coordinate responses to internal and external auditors.
- Identify and mitigate tax risks while ensuring appropriate internal controls are maintained.
- Monitor legislative changes and assess their impact on the Group.
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The company is looking for a qualified tax professional (ACA / ACCA / CTA / ICAS or equivalent) with experience across both direct and indirect taxes.
The successful candidate will be a strong communicator and stakeholder manager, capable of taking on a role that is both strategic and hands-on.
Experience in the construction sector or related sectors is desirable, but not required. Similarly experience with partial exemption would be beneficial but is not mandatory.
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