Corporate Tax Manager

Thames Water; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Corporate Tax Specialist based in Reading with a hybrid working pattern. The role involves managing corporation tax responsibilities and compliance while supervising the Corporate Tax Advisor. Candidates should have a strategic overview, strong communication skills, and preferably experience in asset-intensive industries.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with service

Annual bonus scheme

Private medical healthcare

Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%)

Annual personal medical assessments

Additional benefits through benefits hub

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising and developing staff.
• Preferably post-qualified in-house experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporation tax planning, forecasting, and modelling.
• Complete and review tax returns for HMRC submission.
• Ensure compliance with tax aspects and handle queries.

Skills

Confident communicator

Detail-oriented

Ability to work autonomously

Supervisory experience

Exposure to asset-intensive industries

Job description

Position: Corporate Tax Specialist

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage corporation tax planning, forecasting, and modelling to maintain efficiency during periods of increased capital expenditure.
2. Complete and review tax returns for submission to HMRC and handle related queries.
3. Liaise with Thames Water teams, Kemble Group companies, and Water UK peers on all corporation tax matters.
4. Ensure compliance with tax aspects of securitised financing arrangements.
5. Handle regulatory tax reporting, including responding to Ofwat queries and providing tax input into the Ofwat Price Review.
6. Manage tax accounting and reporting for management and statutory purposes, including tax consolidations and SAO review.
7. Supervise and develop the Corporate Tax Advisor.

Location and Hours

Base Location: Reading - Hybrid working

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Candidate Requirements

• Confident communicator at all business levels.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic overview to benefit Kemble Group.
• Ability to work autonomously and escalate issues appropriately.
• Experience in supervising and developing staff.
• Exposure to infrastructure or asset-intensive industries.
• Preferably in-house experience, post-qualified.

Benefits

• Salary from £85,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Private medical healthcare.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%, with 2x employee contribution).
• Annual personal medical assessments.
• Additional benefits through our benefits hub to support wellbeing and savings.

About Thames Water

Our purpose is to deliver life's essential service, supporting communities and the planet. We are committed to sustainable water management amid climate challenges, and we seek diverse talent to help us succeed.

Our Culture

We value a diverse and inclusive workforce, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and providing support throughout the recruitment process.