Tax Manager

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Tax Manager in Newcastle Upon Tyne, where you will play a crucial role in managing tax reporting and governance for a leading energy services provider. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options, allowing you to thrive in a dynamic environment. You will collaborate with the Head of Tax and external advisors, ensuring compliance with UK tax legislation while maximizing claims and managing relationships with HMRC. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an organization committed to diversity and inclusion while supporting the energy transition to net zero.

Benefits

Company vehicle or allowance

25 days annual leave

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Cycle scheme

Mental wellbeing support

Training opportunities

CSR days

Qualifications

• Experience with in-house tax teams and related software.
• Knowledge of UK tax legislation including VAT and Corporation Tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and review of Corporate Tax Returns.
• Ensure timely filing of tax returns and compliance.

Skills

Employment Taxes

CIS

VAT

UK Corporation Tax

Tax Reporting

Microsoft Office

AlphaTax

Education

Accountancy (ACA/ACCA)

Tax (ATT/CTA)

Tools

AlphaTax

Microsoft Teams

Job description

EQUANS is looking for a Tax Manager to join our team in Newcastle Upon Tyne on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. We offer a competitive salary, a company vehicle or allowance, bonus, and benefits.

The role is based 2 days per week (preferably Wednesday & Thursday) at our SSC office on Quorum Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Flexible working options are available, including full-time and part-time arrangements.

The Tax Manager will assist the Head of Tax in managing and supporting Tax Reporting, Tax Governance, Employment Taxes (including CIS), and VAT work for the Equans UK BU and potentially other UK entities within the Bouygues group.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing the preparation and review of Corporate Tax Returns for Equans UK BU and other group companies, with final review/sign-off by the UK Head of Tax.
2. Ensuring timely filing of tax returns, claims, and elections, with correct tax payments.
3. Supporting review and submission of CIS returns, employment tax compliance, VAT returns, and managing branch Corporation Tax and VAT in Ireland.
4. Managing Group Relief settlements and all cash tax payments to HMRC.
5. Maximizing claims and elections across the group, avoiding duplication.

External relationships:

• Develop relationships with HMRC Large Business team and external tax advisors (BDO, KPMG, PWC).

Projects and other areas:

Support on business development, financing, financial modeling, group structuring, and tax due diligence.

Candidate requirements:

• Experience with in-house tax teams, AlphaTax, and related software.
• Knowledge of Employment Taxes, CIS, Stamp Taxes, VAT, and UK Corporation Tax legislation.
• Experience in tax reporting, capital allowances, capital gains, and providing tax advice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Understanding of BEPS, transfer pricing, and recent UK tax legislative changes.

Qualifications:

Accountancy (ACA/ACCA) and/or Tax (ATT/CTA).

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, car/car allowance, bonus, and benefits.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Life insurance, employee discounts, cycle scheme, CSR days, training, employee networks, mental wellbeing support.

About us:

EQUANS is a global leader in energy services, operating in over 50 countries with nearly 50,000 employees and over €17 billion in annual turnover. In the UK & Ireland, we provide technical, FM, regeneration, and energy services, supporting the energy transition to net zero and digital transformation.

Next steps:

If interested, please apply online. We support diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a welcoming workplace. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. No relocation packages are offered, and some roles may require a Disclosure check.