Tax Analyst

Equal Approach Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Tax Analyst to support its tax team in Glasgow or Perth. The role involves compliance with VAT and environmental tax, preparing employment tax returns, and advising on related matters. Candidates should have a Chartered Tax Advisor qualification or similar and relevant tax experience. The company offers a competitive salary range of £42,600 – £64,000 plus performance-related bonus, alongside flexible benefits to support well-being and family.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Free online GP and 24/7 counselling

Interest-free loans on tech

Qualifications

• Chartered Tax Advisor qualification or an accounting qualification (CA/ACCA).
• Tax experience at a leading accounting firm or in-house tax department.
• Experience with tax compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with VAT and environmental tax compliance.
• Prepare employment tax returns and advise on tax matters.
• Implement tax technology solutions for process improvement.

Skills

VAT and environmental tax compliance

Tax accounting

Use of tax software (AlphaTax, OneSource)

Education

Chartered Tax Advisor qualification or CA/ACCA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Alteryx

Job description

Base Location: Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £42,600 – £64,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The Role

As a Tax Analyst, you will work as part of our Tax team and alongside finance teams throughout the wider group to help deliver SSEs strategy including its ambitious Net Zero Acceleration Programme.

You will

• Assist with VAT and environmental tax compliance for the SSE Group.
• Prepare employment tax returns and advise employees on employment tax matters.
• Assist with tax accounting, reporting and analysis.
• Advise the wider Finance Teams and businesses across tax related issues.
• Assist in the implementation of tax technology solutions and process improvement to streamline and improve tax compliance.

You will have

• A Chartered Tax Advisor qualification or an accounting qualification (CA/ACCA) or be in the latter stages of qualification.
• Tax experience at a leading accounting firm and/or in-house tax department with a particular focus on compliance, reporting and analysis.
• Experience of using relevant software and systems such as ERPs (Oracle, SAP, etc), tax compliance or analysis tools such as AlphaTax, OneSource or Alteryx.

About SSE

SSEs purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

Our Finance teams create value for all SSE business areas and play a key role in fulfilling our obligations as a FTSE100 UK-listed company. In a highly regulated and competitive environment, their experts keep us powering ahead by identifying efficiencies, providing advice and optimising our financial strategies.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Fran on 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.

We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.