Head of Corporate Tax Compliance and Advisory

Full job description
Job Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh, Birmingham, or London (Hybrid), 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. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process. You can read more about Phoenix Flex here.

Closing Date: 3rd August

Salary and benefits: £115,000 - £130,000 plus an indicative bonus range of 30%-60%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more.

Who are we?
We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked.

We’re Phoenix Group, we’re a long-term savings and retirement business. We offer a range of products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life and ReAssure. Around 1 in 5 people in the UK has a pension with us. We’re a FTSE 100 organisation that is tackling key issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050, and we’re not done yet.

Be the driving force behind transformation in tax.
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.

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.

The Role

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 (eg 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. Read more