Head of Tax

Head of Tax

Our Central Division plays a vital role in ensuring that our operational and administrative functions are delivered efficiently, enabling us to maintain the highest standards of care across our organisation.

Location of the role:

Hybrid - Priory Northern Office, Park Hall, Middleton St George, Darlington, DL2 1TS

What you'll be doing

Develop the group’s tax strategy, ensuring appropriate controls, processes and teams are in place to support the delivery of that strategy. Management of all group tax issues in a way which achieves the board’s main objectives whist minimising exposure to risk, achieving efficiency and continuous improvement.

• Manage the in-house tax function for the Group. Key objective being to reduce reliance on external advisers in terms of fees but retain relationships and co-ordinate external input where specialist advice is needed.
• Establish and manage Group tax compliance and reporting procedures and embed these within the wider finance function. In particular liaise with external auditor on tax sign off for year end.

What you'll bring to the role

• Expert specialist knowledge of managing tax affairs in a related business environment.
• Experience of preparing detailed year-end tax calculations and consolidations, including IAS 12 understanding, deferred tax knowledge and experience, CIR understanding and experience of group reporting.
• Professional qualification held.
• Significant track record of relevant practice or industry experience at a senior level and previous experience of managing a group of professional staff.

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Bonus scheme
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day’s leave for your Birthday!
• Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service
• Leadership & management development

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.