Assistant Indirect Tax Manager

Northumbrian Water; North East; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water service company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Indirect Tax Manager to manage VAT compliance and advisory responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have strong VAT knowledge and be qualified or part-qualified in CTA, ACA, or ACCA. This role offers flexible working options and supports the wider tax team during the finance transformation to Oracle Fusion.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified CTA, ACA, or ACCA with indirect tax experience.
• Strong technical VAT knowledge is essential.
• Experience with AlphaVAT, AlphaTax and Oracle ERP modules is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with indirect tax obligations.
• Contribute to Senior Accounting Officer assurance process.
• Assist with corporation tax activities, including reporting.

Skills

VAT knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Qualified or part-qualified CTA, ACA, or ACCA

Tools

AlphaVAT

AlphaTax

Oracle ERP modules

Job description

We are seeking an Assistant Indirect Tax Manager to join Northumbrian Water Group, supporting compliance with indirect tax obligations and maintaining an optimal tax position across the Group.

This dynamic role covers VAT compliance, advisory responsibilities, and involvement in other indirect taxes such as Climate Change Levy, Landfill Tax, and more.

You will contribute to the Senior Accounting Officer assurance process and assist with corporation tax activities, including reporting and tax return preparation.

The role supports the wider tax team and contributes to the Group’s Finance Transformation, including the upgrade from Oracle R12 to Oracle Fusion.

Based at Northumbria House, Pity Me, with flexible home working options.

The role is known internally as Indirect Tax Accountant.

About you

Qualified or part-qualified CTA, ACA, or ACCA with indirect tax experience. Support for further study may be available.

Strong technical VAT knowledge, clear communication skills, and self-motivation are essential.

Experience with AlphaVAT, AlphaTax, Oracle ERP modules, and some knowledge of corporation tax and the water industry is advantageous.

You should be results-oriented, adaptable, detail-focused, and possess strong analytical skills.

A collaborative approach and a strategic mindset will ensure success in this role.

Our Values and Benefits

We value Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, encouraging all colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work.

Our networks include LGBTQIA+, Race and Ethnicity, Women in STEM, and Neurodiversity groups, fostering an inclusive environment.

This role requires a DBS check prior to employment. NWG supports offender rehabilitation but cannot consider certain unspent convictions.

About NWG

We aim to make NWG a great place to work, embracing diversity and inclusion.

Our purpose is to care for communities and the environment by providing reliable water and wastewater services.

Our vision is to be the leader in sustainable water and wastewater services, guided by our core values.

Benefits include generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme with employer contributions, discounts, wellbeing support, sustainable travel options, financial wellbeing support, and development opportunities.