Senior Group Tax Manager

Utility Warehouse; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Utility Warehouse is seeking a senior Tax Specialist to manage VAT, Employment tax, and corporation tax compliance. This hybrid role requires significant expertise in VAT and collaboration with external advisors. Join a mission-driven company with ambitious growth plans, ample benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Industry benchmarked salary

Share Options and Save as You Earn scheme

Hybrid working model

Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme

Discount on services and cashback card

Matched contribution pension scheme

Discounted private health insurance

Family-friendly policies

Commitment to career development

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a relevant tax qualification.
• Experience in VAT acquired in a tax advisory function.
• Experience with HMRC inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Advise on strategic tax matters and ensure compliance.
• Review tax submissions focusing on high risk areas.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities.

Skills

VAT expertise

Financial analysis

Communication

Initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant tax qualification

Qualified accountant

Job description

Company Description

Hi! We're UW. We’re on a mission to take the headache out of utilities by providing them all in one place. One bill for energy, broadband, mobile and insurance and a whole lot of savings!

We’re aiming to double in size as we help more people to stop wasting time and money. Big ambitions, to be delivered by people like you.

Got your attention? Read on…

We put people first. It’s all about you..

We are looking for an experienced senior Tax Specialist to provide subject matter expertise across the company's main tax areas of VAT, Employment tax and corporation tax.Whilst this role covers all taxes, specialist knowledge and experience of VAT in particular is a core requirement for this position, given that this will be the main area of focus. Here's the key knowledge, skills and experience we're looking for you to bring:

• A qualified accountant with a relevant tax qualification.
• Your specialist tax experience should be VAT, most likely acquired in a tax advisory function of an accounting firm.
• Experience of responding to HMRC enquiries or visits.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and succinctly with people at all levels of the organisation.
• Be able to demonstrate initiative and be proactive in measures taken to achieve the responsibilities
• Proven ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment, whilst maintain a high level of accuracy and focus.
• You will be hands on, with a “sleeves rolled up” mentality and a collaborative approach.

This is a hybrid role working from one of our London hubs 2 days per week.

We work together. Your team and the people you will work with…

This role reports directly to the CFO and is a key part of the Finance and Business leadership teams.Support to this role will be available from the Company’s external tax advisers, together with the Financial Control team who undertake the core calculations for the various tax returns.

We deliver progress. What you’ll do and how you will make an impact.

This is a key role for a Tax Specialist who will work closely with the CFO and Senior Management team in order to advise on strategic tax matters which are relevant to the Company and ensure tax compliance across the Company’s main tax areas of VAT, employment tax and corporation tax. Your main areas of responsibility will include:

Business Advisory and Oversight:

• Proactively advise and support the business on all tax developments, driven by either changes in legislation, or new product/service developments planned by the Company, particularly in the area of VAT.
• Ensure that legislative changes are reviewed and adopted as appropriate in a timely manner. Implement system changes if necessary.
• As the Company evolves and develops its IT and billing systems, ensure that tax rules are appropriately specified and incorporated in these developments and that the appropriate test plans are carried out.Ensure that relevant members of the Finance, Billing and Operations Teams have the relevant tax knowledge-base and training in order to undertake and support the required tax calculations.
• Liaise with HMRC as appropriate
• Working with the CFO, build and maintain good working relationships with tax authorities, whilst managing outside consultants and advisors.

Compliance and Risks and Controls

• Review the individual tax submissions prepared by the Finance Team,
• focusing on high risk / complex areas in particular.
• Perform reviews and updates of process documentations as required.
• Proactively identify risk areas throughout the Company’s tax processes, and
• identify remedial action and resource required to improve these.
• Project manage identified process improvements through to implementation.

So why pick UW?

We’ve got big ambitions so there’s going to be plenty of challenges. There are also a lot of benefits:

• An industry benchmarked salary. We’ll share it during your first conversation.
• Share Options and a Save as You Earn scheme.
• Hybrid working, with 2 days in the office. (We’re definitely open to discussing flexible working arrangements)
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker
• Discount on our services and you get our coveted Cashback Card for free. You’ll also get access to 100s of rewards and discounts through Perkbox
• A matched contribution pension scheme and life assurance up to 4x your salary. You can also access free mortgage advice and a financial wellbeing tool.
• Family-friendly policies, designed to help you and your family thrive.
• Discounted private health insurance, access to an Employee Assistance line and a free Virtual GP. Our wellbeing app Unmind supports your mental health.
• Belonging groups that help UW shape an even more inclusive future.
• A commitment to helping you develop your career journey through learning, coaching and new experiences

Apply here!

You’ve got this far… Hit apply - we can’t wait to hear from you! Worried you don’t hit all the criteria? We welcome applications from diverse and varied backgrounds so get your application in and let’s chat!

Claire Fennell will be your point of contact throughout the recruitment process.

Additional Information

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do.

We provide equal opportunities, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered.

Please note, if you are successful and offered a role at UW, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.