Job Description

Join a close team with big influence

as

Head of Tax

Location:

Edinburgh/Hybrid (40% in office per week)

Who we are:

We're ICAS - a global professional membership organisation and business network for Chartered Accountants. We're an educator, regulator, examiner, and professional awarding body. Our smart and talented team comes from all walks of life. With a relaxed dynamic and a collaborative spirit, we take care of each other while supporting a vibrant, global membership.

What's

the job?

We're looking for a Head of Tax to lead ICAS's work on tax policy and technical support for members in practice, with a focus on Owner Managers Businesses, Employment Taxes and VAT. This role plays a key part in delivering member satisfaction and shaping the impactful policy in the public interest.

Who do we need?

An experienced tax professional with extensive technical expertise and a passion for policy development. You'll be confident working independently and collaboratively across teams, including Public Affairs, Practice and Tax Technical Policy. You'll also be comfortable representing ICAS externally and engaging with stakeholder such as HMRC.


You'll be a skilled communicator, able to translate complex tax issues into clear, accessible insights for members and stakeholders. Your well-developed influencing skills will be key in helping to shape policy positions, leading discussions with HMRC and other bodies, and ensuring ICAS's voice is heard, impactful in the wider tax landscape.

Some Principal Accountabilities

Develop and manager tax technical resources and support for ICAS members Lead tax policy initiatives and consultation responses Representing ICAS and its members in stakeholder meetings, including with HMRC Manage relevant tax committees, panels, and working groups Contribute technical input to wider ICAS public affairs and governance activities

What you get?

As well as ICAS being a great place to work, with great people and an open and accessible executive team, we also offer a competitive salary, and generous staff flex benefits package which includes:


Private medical insurance, 35 days annual leave with option to purchase additional holiday, pension (9% employer contribution), your birthday day off, life assurance, health care and screening, dental care, technology, and cycle to work scheme, purchase discount vouchers/gym membership and an annual individual learning allowance to spend on personal development.

ICAS places equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of all that we do. With our partner organisations, we are committed to building a diverse membership and workforce that is beneficial for all, and that enables our communities to learn, grow and advance together

Closing Date:

3 September 2025 Noon

Interviews to be held:

w/c 15 September 2025

Please note we are not an institute that can provide sponsorship, therefore a valid right to work in the UK is required for this role.