Head of Tax 12 month fixed term contract

At Just, we encourage a flexible and agile working environment for the majority of our opportunities. Get in touch with us to discuss in more detail.

Who are Just?

We help people achieve a better later life. That's our purpose and it's the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing FTSE 250 company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market-leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,400 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK's most loved retirement expert.

About the role

We are looking for a Head of Tax on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Head of Tax will be responsible for providing a full range of tax compliance and reporting services to Just Group covering Corporation Tax, Value Added Tax, and Payroll/Annuitant taxes.

You will also be responsible for tax planning and structuring, tax advice across Defined Benefits, Retail, Investments, and HR matters, as well as controllership of tax processes and leadership of the Group's approach to tax.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a tax team, responsible for setting its vision and strategy.
• Drive the team towards continuous improvement in processes and support of the business.
• Be the ambassador for tax, ensuring that appropriate colleagues across the Group are aware of the need to consider tax impacts of actions.
• Appoint and manage relationships with appropriate taxation advisers to ensure taxation advice is delivered in a controlled, effective, and cost-efficient way.
• Manage the tax reporting process and be accountable for IFRS and Solvency II tax figures.
• Develop, obtain approval for, and maintain the Group Board's tax Strategy.
• Oversee the relationship with HMRC, ensuring they are fully informed on tax matters within the Group.
• Monitor tax developments and ensure tax structuring and compliance are dynamic to change, with tax processes, systems, and controls adapting and evolving.

Skills & Experience

• Significant post-qualification experience within the insurance industry or financial services is essential.
• Qualified accountant is essential.
• Considerable cross-border tax specialist knowledge, mainly UK.
• Ability to resolve issues and problems.
• Sound understanding of the impact of various activity types on tax.
• Strong communicator with internal and external stakeholders, able to communicate complex matters.
• A flexible style of working that allows both a focus on routine activities and the ability to focus on key project work as and when required.

Company Benefits

• A competitive salary, pension scheme, and life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day for your birthday.
• Private medical cover and income protection.
• A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme - paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets.
• Opportunities to progress within your career both in-role and within the company.
• Free access to the Headspace app, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline, and trained physical & mental health first aiders (on-site).
• A variety of employee-funded benefits available via our online portal, with additional purchase options for you and your loved ones.

Why Just?

At Just, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career while making a difference in the lives of others. You'll be part of a company with a strong and distinctive culture - ambitious, curious, and collaborative - with decisions centered around being Just and delivering the best outcomes for our customers.

We're committed to building a sustainable business, working towards our Net Zero targets by reducing reliance on fossil fuels, switching to sustainable energy sources, and investing in green and social assets.

Valuing diversity of thought and fostering a sense of belonging are critical to our success, driving innovation and balanced decision-making. Our DEIB initiatives aim to deliver a positive employee experience rooted in belonging, supporting issues like intergenerational working, social mobility, and neurodiversity.