Head of Tax and Audit

Head of Professional Services / Head of Tax and Audit Division (option for part remote working)
ASE Global is one of the most highly respected and trusted advisors to the automotive industry, partnering with most of the world's leading manufacturers and dealerships to deliver customised consultancy and expertise designed to help automotive brands around the world to drive profitability, mitigate risk and thrive in a changing global market.
Our comprehensive range of financial audit, assurance and risk mitigation services help dealerships manage complex reporting and regulatory requirements, building business confidence and driving profitability through accountancy excellence.
Established for almost 50 years, we are committed to expanding our footprint and have opened new offices in Brazil, Mexico and Australia in the last 12 months alone. With a presence in 66 markets, offices in 14 countries and approximately 200 employees worldwide, we can adapt rapidly and with certainty to the needs of our clients and the changing dynamics of the automobile marketplace.
The Role – Head of Professional Services / Head of Tax and Audit Division
Reporting to the CEO, as the Head of Professional Services you will oversee our client facing tax and audit division, managing a team of more than 20 colleagues delivering the professional auditing, tax advice and accountancy services we provide to over 100 clients.
You will be given the autonomy to take full responsibility for ensuring the financial and people deliverables that are set out annually for the Professional Services – Tax and Audit Division are achieved.
Your duties will include, although will not be limited to:
* Developing and mentoring the team to build skills, capability and competence
* Developing strong relationships with all clients, ensuring SLA's are met, along with customer satisfaction and the retention of existing clients
* Securing new business within the automotive industry and attending networking events
* Understanding relevant domestic and international tax laws and providing appropriate strategic advice and guidance to the ASE Board
* Communicating technical concepts to non–specialists in a clear and comprehensible manner
* Participating as an effective team member of the ASE Board
* Keeping ahead of all developments in terms of accountancy and taxation, and in particular in terms of its direct application and relevance to automotive dealers
* Responding to changes within the motor industry within a timely manner
Our Requirements – Head of Professional Services / Head of Tax and Audit Division
* Proven experience at a senior manager, director or partner level, with strong technical taxation and accountancy experience
* Hold a suitable taxation or accountancy qualification such as CTA, ACA or ACCA along with membership of a suitable professional body such as CIOT, ICAEW, ITAA or ACCA
* Experience in leading a division and being accountable for the performance of that division
* Excellent leadership skills with a positive approach and the ability to motivate others
* Strong commercial acumen with an ability to identify opportunities
* Be flexible, decisive and not afraid to make important decisions
* Full UK driving licence for occasional travel to meet clients across the UK
The Package
Joining our team is your chance to be part of a truly dynamic and innovative company, where your work will be varied and challenging, as the industry faces one of its greatest periods of change.
We know our people are our biggest strength. We win as a team and we celebrate successes as a team. We collaborate with each other, using our capabilities and talent to constantly raise the bar on our performance. You will be given every opportunity to bring new ideas to the table, and we encourage new ways of working, providing our people with the platform to share those ideas.
You will benefit from:
* A salary in the region of GBP100,000 to GBP120,000, with the level dependent on experience, plus Profit Share option
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Car allowance
* 4 x critical illness and 4 x death in service
* Contributory pension scheme
* Full family health insurance
* Permanent contract, working full time hours
You will be based at our office in Manchester (near Manchester Airport), although there will be scope for some home working for at least half of the week, depending on your preference.
All applications for Head of Professional Services Head of Professional Services / Head of Tax and Audit Division vacancy are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions