At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.
But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Group Head of Tax Compliance & Reporting. Reporting to the Group Head of Tax & Treasury, this full-time and permanent position is based in the United Kingdom and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Finance department and its’ growth.
Key responsibilities:
• Develop and implement the Group’s overall tax compliance and reporting strategy
• Build and lead a high performing group tax compliance and reporting team
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax compliance
• Ensure compliance with all tax laws and reporting requirements
• Ensure accurate and complete tax reporting
• Manage tax audits, enquiries and disputes
• Develop and implement controls to mitigate tax risks
• Supporting the Group Financial control team with tax reporting matters across both Group and local audits
• Working with the Group Financial Control team, oversee quarterly tax provisions, including deferred tax calculations
• Enhance and optimize existing tax reporting and compliance processes and policies, implementing best practice for tax reporting and compliance
• Drive continuous improvement in tax compliance initiatives
• Enhance existing tax compliance visibility, maintaining clear Masterfile data and trackers
• Manage and coordinate tax audits and tax authority queries
• Identify, assess and manage tax-related risks
• Maintain proper documentation to support tax positions and minimise exposure
• Coordinate and manage the Group’s response to Pillar 2 and ensure Pillar 2 compliance
• Support with ad-hoc tax queries
• Regular stakeholder reporting
Key requirements
• A proven ability to navigate complex tax landscapes in a dynamic corporate environment
• A deep understanding of tax laws and tax reporting requirements
• Strong team management skills
• Able to juggle multiple initiatives and issues simultaneously, including shifting priorities and timelines
• Able to see the big picture – thinking strategically and long-term – but also to roll up one’s sleeves and get into the detail as required
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Committed to resolving problems; and to high quality deliverables in an expedient manner on the timelines agreed
• Open, honest and collaborative leadership and people management style; leading by example and modelling best behaviours
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to influence at all levels
Essential:
• Minimum of 10 years experience in tax compliance and reporting
• Leadership experience
• Comprehensive tax and accounting (IFRS) knowledge
• Strong ERP system understanding
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to operate in complex global tax environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal teams and other stakeholders
Desirable:
• Big 4 tax team experience
Experience in similar role in similarly complex organisation
Company Benefits:
• 25 days annual leave per annum
• Private medical insurance cover – family cover
• Health cash plan
• Pension: 3% employee and 7% employer contribution, increasing from April 2025 to 8% employer
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• Group income protection
• Season ticket loan
• Ride to work scheme
• A day’s birthday leave
• Ability to buy up to one week’s annual leave per year