Tax Advisor

Morson Talent; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy sector firm is seeking a Tax Adviser in the City of London. The role focuses on direct tax compliance and advisory support. Ideal candidates will have a degree and ATT qualification, alongside relevant tax experience, preferably in the energy industry. Proficiency in SAP and strong analytical skills are essential. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their CV.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified.
• ATT qualification or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a tax-focused role, preferably in the energy industry.
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, Word, and OneSource.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with outsourced service providers to ensure timely tax return submission.
• Monitor providers to ensure deadlines are met.
• Optimise reliefs and allowances for VAT, CT, and PRT.
• Provide technical input for HMRC queries.
• Calculate current and deferred taxes and prepare tax journals.
• Reconcile tax figures according to accounting standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

Degree qualified

ATT qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

OneSource

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Tax Adviser to join a leading player in the energy sector. This role primarily focuses on direct tax matters within a top UK energy group. The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for tax compliance, quarterly tax accounting, and advisory support across the UK group of companies.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with outsourced service providers (where applicable) to ensure accurate and timely submission of tax returns.
• Monitor outsourced providers to ensure deadlines are met and submissions are delivered in the required format.
• Optimise available reliefs and allowances for VAT, EU Sales List, Corporate Tax (CT), and Petroleum Revenue Tax (PRT) in a tax-efficient manner.
• Provide technical input and support in responding to HMRC queries on corporate tax, PRT, and indirect taxes.
• Calculate current and deferred taxes and prepare related tax journals.
• Reconcile tax figures in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualified.
• ATT qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a tax-focused role, preferably within the energy industry.
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, Word, and OneSource (tax software).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills with a logical approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV to (url removed).