Head of Indirect Tax

Head of Indirect Tax (Permanent Role)

Location: London (Hybrid - with on-site presence required)
Type: Permanent
Salary: £99,500 per annum + 12.5% bonus (up to 25%)
Benefits include: Private healthcare, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, generous pension, £4,000 travel allowance, and more

Are you ready to take ownership of the indirect tax agenda at one of the UK's most prominent and complex businesses?

We're supporting a large-scale organisation in hiring a Head of Indirect Tax for a key leadership role within their in-house finance function. You'll drive the indirect tax strategy, lead a high-performing team, and provide expert input on a wide range of high-value commercial and property transactions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the organisation's indirect tax (primarily VAT) strategy and operations

• Advising on large-scale commercial, infrastructure, and property projects

• Managing a team of skilled indirect tax professionals

• Overseeing HMRC engagement and ensuring full tax compliance

• Championing transformation, governance, and continuous improvement

We're looking for someone who is:

• ACA / ACCA / ATT / CTA qualified with strong post-qualified UK VAT experience

• Commercially minded with experience in large or complex organisations

• A confident leader and communicator, with strong stakeholder engagement skills

• Proactive, strategic, and pragmatic in their approach

The reward:

• £99,500 base salary

• 12.5% bonus target (up to 25%)

• £4,000 travel allowance

• Private medical insurance, life assurance (8x salary), and income protection

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Free travel options, retail discounts, and a cycle-to-work scheme

• Online GP, wellbeing support, and financial coaching

• Up to 12% employer pension contribution

• A flexible, hybrid working culture with a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing

If you're seeking a challenging but highly rewarding role with real impact, this could be the perfect move.

Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.