Director of Taxation. LilyLifestyle

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Tax to lead our tax department, with a particular focus on corporation tax, transactional support, and advisory services. This is a senior leadership role within the firm, responsible for driving technical excellence, client service, and commercial growth across our tax offering.

• Leadership & Strategy
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  Lead and develop the tax team, fostering a high-performance culture. Shape and implement the firm's tax strategy in alignment with overall business goals. Represent the tax function at leadership meetings and contribute to firm-wide decision-making.
• Technical Expertise
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  Provide expert advice on complex corporation tax matters, including compliance, planning, and structuring. Lead on M&A transactions, due diligence, and tax structuring for corporate deals. Deliver high-level tax advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including SMEs, large corporates, and international groups.
• Client Engagement
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  Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as a trusted advisor. Identify opportunities for tax planning and value-added services. Oversee the delivery of high-quality, timely, and commercially focused tax advice.
• Business Development
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  Drive the growth of the tax practice through networking, marketing, and proposal development. Collaborate with other service lines (e.g., audit, corporate finance) to offer integrated solutions.
• Risk & Compliance
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  Ensure compliance with all relevant tax legislation and regulatory requirements. Maintain robust internal controls and quality assurance processes.

• Qualifications
  : ACA/ACCA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent). Additional qualifications in corporate finance or international tax are advantageous.
• Experience
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  Minimum ten years' experience in a tax leadership role within a professional services firm. Proven track record in corporation tax, transactional tax, and advisory.
• Team Management
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  Experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Skills
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  Strong technical knowledge and commercial acumen. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to influence at senior levels. Business development mindset with a client-first approach.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Clear progression path to Partner level.
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working options.
• Supportive and collaborative culture.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Hybrid working, pension, and bonus.