Senior Tax Accountant

Schneider Electric - Global; Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management company in the UK is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to manage VAT analysis, prepare submissions, and coordinate tax processes. The ideal candidate should be a qualified accountant with over 3 years of experience in tax computations, a strong background in Corporation Tax and VAT, and excellent analytical and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a bonus scheme and health support options.

Benefits

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Pension Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing complex tax computations.
• Strong technical background in Corporation Tax and VAT.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage VAT analysis, filing, and reconciliation processes.
• Prepare VAT submissions and reconcile ERP reports.
• Coordinate Corporation tax process across UKI.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Strategic understanding

Education

Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA

Qualified Tax Adviser – CTA or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Senior Tax Accountant UKI

At Schneider Electric, sustainability is at the core of our strategy. We are shaping a more electric and digital future and strive to deliver accurate and timely tax reporting.

Location

UK&I, preferably in one of our hubs: Coventry, Telford, London, Leeds, Maynooth & Galway.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the VAT analysis, filing and reconciliation processes across the UK&I.
• Prepare VAT submissions, and reconcile ERP-derived reports with underlying data.
• Manage tax submission computations for UK&I entities.
• Manage the tax accounting process across multiple entities under IFRS for group and entity reporting, in coordination with Tax team.
• Manage Tax accounting & filings, in coordination with Tax teams.
• Manage projects to ensure VAT efficiency.
• Handle VAT inquiries from local Tax Authorities.
• Submit VIES and other statutory returns.
• Liaise with tax advisors and coordinate the Corporation tax process across the UK&I.
• Prepare monthly and annual Corporation tax calculations.
• Deal with new VAT registrations/deregistrations when required.

• Support finance transformation in adopting accounting and tax global blueprints. Review processes for maximum efficiency and digital adoption.
• Document CT and VAT risks and related processes and controls including risk registers.
• Collaborate with Finance and IT to ensure ERP systems are configured for VAT compliance.
• Support the tax team in managing external requirements on audits, BRRs and transfer pricing.

What will help you to be successful?

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Deep business and strategic understanding
• Influential and collaborative across teams
• Trusted advisor in decision-making
• Comfortable managing conflict and risk
• Innovative and digitally savvy
• Knowledgeable in accounting, compliance, and ethics
• Effective working independently and with remote teams

Education and Experience

• Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA.
• Qualified Tax Adviser – CTA or Equivalent.
• 3yrs+ managing complex tax computations.
• Strong technical background in Corporation Tax and VAT

• Analytical and conceptual thinking capability to organize and interpret complex information and challenge business decisions.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize workload effectively, meet deadlines, provide a professional service and follow through on assignments.
• Highly motivated self-starter able to manage own time and workload.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing and guiding Company management on strategic decisions.

Diversity & Inclusion & Ethics

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve.

We are proud to participate in the Disability Confident Program, offering support to people who consider themselves living with a disability.

What we offer you

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

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Senior Tax Accountant UKI

At Schneider Electric, sustainability is at the core of our strategy, and we are proud to have been named the "World's Most Sustainable Company 2025" by TIME Magazine and Statista for the second year in a row. We are shaping a more electric and digital future.