Director of Tax, Payroll and Pensions

6 days ago


Charing Cross, United Kingdom JISC Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director of Tax, Payroll and Pensions to join our Finance team at Jisc. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring the organization remains compliant with all areas of tax, payroll, and pension regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a strategy to improve Jisc's tax efficiency and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to finance business partners on taxation matters, including structural considerations in relation to mergers.
  • Lead the calculation and filing of annual Corporation Tax returns, oversee quarterly and annual VAT computations, and respond to HMRC queries.
  • Collaborate with Jisc's external auditors and tax advisors to review outcomes and develop improvements and remedial actions.
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by reviewing processes to identify weaknesses and driving changes that improve processes, financial control, and management information.
Requirements
  • Significant experience of tax planning at a senior manager/director level.
  • Indepth knowledge and experience of complex payroll, defined contribution, and/or USS pension schemes.
  • Experience of working in a charity-oriented role or in higher education, either in practice or out of practice.
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to rapidly interpret, concisely explain, and act on complex information.
  • Strategic thinking, with the ability to recognize and balance interdependencies to achieve the desired outcome.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with evidence of successfully applying creative solutions.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex tax issues in a simple and impactful way.
  • Strong negotiating and influencing skills, with the ability to resolve conflicting priorities when dealing with stakeholders' needs.
  • Ability to anticipate and adapt to new situations and issues to exploit potential opportunities.
  • Qualified ACA is essential, CTA or ADIT advantageous.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary up to £75,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience.
  • A flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments.
  • 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas.
  • Generous flexible pension schemes.
  • Protection benefit – life cover.
  • Annual Jisc performance award.
  • A range of wellbeing lifestyle benefits, including company-paid health care cash plan, employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, and support.
  • A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous Professional Development.
  • Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office.
  • Financial well-being support, including access to preferential loan and savings plans, mortgage advice, will writing tools, and support.
  • Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech – spreading the cost of your everyday white goods and technology.


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