Group Tax Manager

EnerMech; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerMech in the UK is seeking a Group Tax Manager to join our Tax team, based in Aberdeen or Glasgow. You will lead global corporate income tax compliance, oversee tax reporting and advise on UK and international tax matters supporting our expanding operations.

You will partner with regional finance teams and external advisors to ensure accurate filings, drive process improvements, and strengthen controls across IFRS/GAAP reporting and transfer pricing.

Qualifications

• Business or Accounting degree with recognised professional qualification (ACA/ACCA).
• Demonstrable international tax experience in a Big4 or multinational environment.
• Team player who drives efficiency and value in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the outsourced global corporate income tax compliance across jurisdictions.
• Manage external advisors to ensure accurate and timely filings, estimates, extensions.
• Oversee cash tax reporting for corporate income and withholding taxes.
• Lead the preparation of tax provisions (IFRS/Local GAAP) and coordinate disclosures.
• Provide tax advice for tenders, compliance, and reorganisations in the UK and Europe.
• Ensure transfer pricing documentation and intercompany calculations with business partners.
• Maintain internal controls over tax accounting; lead audits and inquiries.
• Drive process automation and use of tax reporting tools.

Skills

International tax experience

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting

ACA/ACCA professional qualification

Job description

We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects.

For over 50 years, we've been energizing our clients across the world with unrivalled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life-cycle - offshore and on land.

We enable progress through our three global business lines: Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions.

Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline and subsea, process, and valves - all designed to help our clients optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency.

With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customized integrated solutions. This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.

The Role and Responsibilities

A new role has arisen for a Group Tax Manager to join our Tax team based in the UK. This role can be based in either Aberdeen or the Central Belt of Scotland (Glasgow/Edinburgh) and will report to our Tax Director.

The role will be accountable for the management of EnerMech's global corporate income tax compliance, tax reporting globally, and some specific countries for tax advice. In addition, responsible for other international tax work as directed by the Tax Director.

You will work with the Tax Director to implement Global tax improvements and initiatives including systems improvements, documenting tax processes and specific tax projects.

Tax Compliance

• Lead and oversee the outsourced global corporate income tax compliance process across all jurisdictions where the company operates
• In conjunction with local finance teams, manage external advisors to ensure accurate and timely filings, including tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions
• Manage the process for cash tax reporting, covering both corporate income taxes and withholding taxes

Tax Reporting (IFRS & Local GAAP)

• Lead the preparation and review of semi-annual and annual tax provisions (current and deferred taxes) including the consolidated tax position under of group accountsunder IFRS
• Coordinate with regional finance teams to ensure accurate tax reporting and disclosures in statutory accounts, primarily UK
  

Tax Advice

• Lead the provision of tax advice for new tenders, compliance and reorganisations for UK and Europe
• Provide support to the UK business on VAT and payroll tax issues
  

Transfer Pricing and Intercompany

• Ensure proper documentation of intercompany transactions, including master file and local files
• Support TP calculations and year-end true-ups in collaboration with the commercial and controllership teams

Governance and Controls

• Maintain internal controls over tax accounting and compliance
• Identify and mitigate tax risks through proactive reviews and control improvements
• Lead or support tax audits and inquiries across jurisdictions as assigned by the Tax Director

Process & Technology

• Champion process improvements to automate and streamline compliance workflows
• Partner with IT and finance systems teams to implement or enhance tax reporting and compliance tools.

The Requirements

To be successful for this position you will be Business or Accounting degree qualified and a holder of recognised or professional account qualification e.g. ACA and ACCA.

You will have demonstrable international tax experience gained within either top 10 accounting practice or an international business environment.

You will be a team player who continually finds new ways of improving efficiency and value. You will be detail and quality focused and have previous experience working in a fast paced environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

EnerMech is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organisation. We believe that diversity enriches our team, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.