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Head of Tax
The Opportunity
Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments—valuing premium experience, flexibility, and certainty. We are a purpose-led organisation, focused on delivering long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders.
We operate across a diversified offering, with innovative lending solutions tailored to specific customer needs. Our markets include:
- SME
- Real Estate
- Personal
Products span from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses, professional landlord mortgages, property investment loans, and simple digital consumer loans. Our funding strategy relies on deposits secured through delivering choice, premium experiences, and superior value for savers.
Our business model is distinct and hard to replicate, blending:
- Deep human expertise with
- Advanced digital, tech, and data capabilities.
This blend ensures:
- Exceptional customer experiences while maintaining efficiency and scale.
- A high-engagement workplace and a welcoming environment for top talent.
If you enjoy hard work, collaboration, and pushing boundaries, you’ll thrive here.
Why Join Shawbrook?
- Contribute to a bank built for the dynamics of the modern financial world
- Embrace a challenging, agile, and purpose-driven culture
- Solve complexity with innovation and efficiency
- Belong to a diverse, inclusive culture that champions minority voices
- Align with a business committed to society and the environment
- Continuously develop professionally in a growth-driven environment
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The Role: Head of Tax
As Head of Tax, you will oversee the tax function for Shawbrook and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance, advising leadership, and driving tax strategy to enhance business impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement Group tax strategies aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance
- Manage tax relationships with HMRC, covering:
- Corporation tax
- VAT
- PAYE systems
- Annual returns compliance
- Oversee tax return preparation, computations, and payments, guaranteeing accuracy and timeliness
- Lead tax compliance and reporting, including accounting, provisioning, and disclosures
- Monitor tax regulations and advisers on legislative changes’ impact on the bank
- Provide tax policy counsel on transactions, projects, and decisions (including:
- Mergers/acquisitions
- Product development
- Capital management)
- Handle tax investigations, audits, and disputes, negotiating optimal resolutions
- Ensure robust tax risk governance controls and adherence to internal frameworks
- Foster collaboration among teams while driving excellence
- Build and strengthen relationships with senior leadership, auditors, regulators, and tax advisors
- Identify tax-analytics tech solutions to enhance HMRC relationships and reporting
About You: The Ideal Candidate
- Qualified tax professional: Recognised tax qualification
- Relevant banking/tax experience: Developed in a leading fintech firm, regulatory environment, or accounting practice
- Proven track record as a tax function leader, delivering high-calibre services
- Deep expertise in UK and international tax laws, with an understanding of financial services
- Commercial acumen: Ability to offer clear, business-critical tax insights
- Exceptional communication: Must influence senior leaders, clients, and external partners
- Integrity and accountability: Drive ethical, efficient tax practices
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Rewards & Benefits
Your Wellbeing
Support your health and family with:
- Day-one access to market-leading parental and family policies (maternity, adoption, paternity support)
- FREE access to:
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Workplace emotional/financial guidance
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Discounted gym memberships nationwide
Your Lifestyle
- 27 days annual leave (competitive)
- Flexi-holiday: buy/sell holiday days
- Discounts at national gyms and high-street retailers
- Employee volunteering and charitable giving initiatives
Your Contribution
- Annual bonus scheme for outstanding performance
- PrESTIGE Recognition Program: Celebrates and rewards rising colleagues
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