Metier Peoples is pleased to be working with a leading energy company who are looking for a Senior Indirect Tax Analyst to join their growing Tax Team. This is a newly created role to cover increased workload and help them meet their ambitious Net Zero deliverables as well as broader company strategy. This role will be based in Glasgow with hybrid working available.
The Tax Team’s primary role is to ensure that the company meets its indirect tax obligations at all times, and to provide technical support regarding tax affairs across VAT and other indirect taxes / environmental taxes. The role will combine indirect tax compliance and advisory requirements as well as working closely with the wider finance function.
Responsibilities:
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Carry out review work in relation to indirect taxes, including internal processes, to identify risks and opportunities across the group.
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Provide practical, commercial advice to stakeholders across the group, including Finance, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Legal and Corporate Finance teams. Advice and support will be required across a wide range of indirect tax areas.
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Build and maintain good working relationships internally and externally with business unit finance and commercial teams, Joint Venture partners, auditors, advisors and HMRC.
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Help deliver improvements and efficiencies through providing recommendations and developing solutions for the group.
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Keep up to date with developments in indirect tax and preparing internal guidance documents and training for key stakeholders.
Experience and skill set required for the role:
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ATT, CTA or equivalent qualification.
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At least 1-year post-qualifying experience in working in an in-house tax team, in practice or at HMRC.
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Experience in dealing with and providing advice across a range of indirect tax issues to both tax and non-tax specialists.
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Excellent knowledge of the indirect tax legislation and practical experience of applying this to businesses; with experience of dealing with HMRC in relation to indirect tax.
Beneficial but not essential:
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Experience of international VAT.
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Industry experience.
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Experience of environmental taxes and/or Customs.
On Offer / Find out more:
In return, you will receive a competitive salary and receive a fully comprehensive, market leading benefits package. If you are interested in a confidential discussion on this opportunity, or on your job search / the market in general, please contact Tina O’Grady at: [email protected] or 07470 151 194
