Head of Tax, Family Office, Chester

Chester, £excellent + benefits

This is a really exciting opportunity for a senior private client professional to work in-house.

Head of Tax is a key role in the Grosvenor Family Office which supports the shareholders of a privately owned business operating in property, food and agtech, and provides advice to a range of agricultural, trading and investment businesses. You will provide tax advice on private client trusts and related tax matters as well as lead a team of tax professionals.

Ideally three days a week on site and occasional travel to London. Day to day duties will include:

• Managing all aspects of taxation and structuring for the Grosvenor Family Office and associated businesses, including managing external advisors.
• Ensuring an effective tax compliance and advisory service is delivered to all Family Office clients/Trustees/family members and businesses.
• Managing the Family Office relationship with HMRC, agreeing IHT charges and seeking clearances as necessary.
• Considering and identifying tax planning and structuring opportunities and requirements.
• Supporting businesses and other teams in the Family Office on trading matters, investment structuring and supporting the Property Tax team on trust aspects of tax advice.
• Management and development of a team of tax staff.

This role would suit an experienced private client professional who has dealt with Ultra High Net Worth families and their complex tax affairs, or an Owner Managed Business specialist who has experience of considering trust taxation matters.

You may currently work in practice or within a family office. Candidates looking to relocate will also be considered.

About Grosvenor Family Office & Rural Estates

The Grosvenor Family Office is responsible for the management of operational and advisory support services, including activities focused on heritage and conservation. Part of the Family Office, the Grosvenor Rural Estates teams are responsible for the long-term stewardship of three rural estates in the United Kingdom.

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