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Head of Tax | London, UK

Head of Tax | London, UK

Alfa Financial Software LimitedLondon, England, United Kingdom
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Head of Tax

Alfa is seeking to appoint a Head of Tax, a senior member of the group's Finance team, replacing the retiring incumbent at the end of 2025. The role reports directly to the group's CFO and oversees all tax-related matters, including strategy, planning, and compliance.

About Alfa

Alfa is a UK-based group with operations in the USA, Australia, and New Zealand. Its core activity is the 'Alfa Systems' software, a leading SaaS platform for asset finance companies worldwide. With over 35 years of supporting major global companies, Alfa is committed to innovation and growth.

As a Gold accredited Investor in People, Alfa fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We provide the technology and opportunities; all we need is you!

Key Responsibilities :

  • Corporate Tax Advisory :

Manage international tax strategy and transfer pricing, ensuring compliance and documentation.

  • Advise on tax implications of client contracts and business expansion into new markets.
  • Indirect Taxes :

    • Oversee VAT, US sales tax compliance, and advise on indirect tax implications.

  • Employer / Employee Tax Issues :

    • Serve as a key consultant on employment tax matters.

  • Compliance :

    • Oversee tax compliance across all taxes, liaising with external advisors and authorities.

  • Reporting :

    • Manage tax disclosures for group and local accounts, contribute to budgeting, and liaise with auditors.

  • Systems & Risk Management :

    • Maintain tax governance, document processes, and manage tax risks.

  • Tax Function Profile :

    • Promote the value of tax across stakeholders and ensure compliance with information security policies.

  • Payroll (potentially reporting elsewhere) :

    • Manage payroll processes, software review, and integration with Workday.

  • Team :

    • Supervise the EMEA Payroll Manager and collaborate with the finance team and external advisors.

    Candidate Profile :

  • Minimum 10 years post-qualification tax experience, practice and industry.
  • Strong understanding of UK and international direct tax issues.
  • Experience with US subsidiaries, state tax, and sales tax.
  • Knowledge of indirect taxes and employment tax issues.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience managing external advisors.

    • Desirable (not critical) :

  • Experience in professional services, tech sector, or publicly listed companies.
  • Exposure to Treasury operations.

    • What We Offer :

  • Flexible hybrid working.
  • 27 days' annual leave plus holidays and cultural days.
  • Pension contributions up to 6%.
  • Private health and online GP access.
  • Family-friendly leave policies.
  • Income protection, life, disability, and travel insurance.
  • Interest-free loans after probation.
  • Health and wellbeing programs.

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