Tax Advisor

Our mission is to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy by providing innovative financial solutions to our clients. We are not just any energy and sustainability group; we are a dynamic, award-winning powerhouse! At the forefront of environmental innovation, we provide cutting-edge solutions for large-scale energy consumers. We do everything from guiding small businesses to corporate giants on their journey to achieve net zero emissions to expertly managing risks and supplying vital power and gas resources. We thrive on pioneering new businesses and seizing energy investment opportunities.

In this role you will be responsible for managing various tax-related tasks, with a focus on tax return preparation (CT and VAT), tax reporting for both statutory and group accounts and ensuring compliance with UK and international tax regulations in areas such as SAO, CBCR, Pillar 2 and transfer pricing.

Essential functions of the job:

• Responsible for the preparation and submission of UK corporate tax computations and returns.
• Manage and support local tax advisors with the preparation and submission of corporate tax returns in overseas countries.
• Manage the preparation and submission of VAT returns in the UK and other EU jurisdictions.
• Manage the SAO compliance process and support with group tax risk management.
• Work with the finance team to prepare the tax provisions and disclosures for inclusion in the statutory and group financial statements (IFRS).
• Manage the cash tax payment calculations for all entities within the group.
• Prepare and maintain Transfer Pricing documentation (local and master file) and monitor group-wide transfer pricing compliance.
• Work with the finance team to prepare the group’s CBCR and support the preparation of Pillar 2 returns.

Experience required:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in practice or industry, preferably within an in-house tax function within a multinational company.
• Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent.
• Experience preparing and submitting UK corporate tax and VAT returns.
• Familiarity with key international tax and transfer pricing concepts.
• Familiarity with tax software and ERP systems is beneficial.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave in addition to Bank holidays.
• Hybrid working patterns; 3 days a week in the office, 2 days from home.
• Discretionary commission/bonus scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life and medical insurance, and eyecare scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Recruit and Reward scheme.
• Access to perk-box benefits package.

The CF Group is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity and respect, and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all employees/contractors and job applicants.