Head of Corporate Tax

General Description

Overview

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Lorien, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Delivery Lead at Lorien Global – Professional Services –

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh with an expectation of at least 2-3 days in the office.

Flexible working: This is a full time position with a flexible working model.

Are you ready to lead a high-performing team and revolutionize how tax compliance is delivered?

We’re looking for a visionary Head of Tax Compliance & Advisory to take the reins of our UK corporate tax compliance function – while spearheading a bold transformation agenda within our Insurance company.

This is more than a compliance role. It’s your opportunity to reshape processes, unlock efficiencies, and elevate the strategic value of tax across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead with impact: Oversee the completion and submission of all UK (and some overseas) corporate tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate delivery;
• Inspire and manage: Lead a talented team across Edinburgh, Birmingham, and London, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration;
• Transform and innovate: Partner with our Senior Manager for Tax Technology to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance controls;
• Advise and influence: Working alongside the Deputy Group Tax Director to deliver high quality advice to the business in a commercial context;
• Deliver value: Free up capacity to focus on high-impact, value-added tax insights that support business growth.

What We’re Looking For

• A dynamic leader with a proven track record in UK corporate tax compliance and deep knowledge of UK life company taxation.
• A strategic thinker who thrives on improving processes and leveraging technology to drive efficiency.
• A people-first manager who can motivate, develop, and inspire teams to deliver their best work.
• Solid experience of the taxation of life companies, together with an in depth knowledge of corporation tax.
• Tax or accounting professional qualification (e.g. ACA/CTA or equivalent)
• A collaborative influencer who can build strong relationships across finance, data, and business teams.
• A tech-savvy professional with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation in the compliance space.

This is your chance to step into a pivotal leadership role where your ideas will shape the future of tax compliance. xwzovoh You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact.

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Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Accounting and Insurance

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom