Indirect Tax Manager

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About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Indirect Tax Manager to be responsible for all aspects of Indirect Tax (VAT/GST/Sales Tax) compliance and advisory across the Octopus Energy Group. This newly created role will be crucial in managing risk and ensuring efficiency in our rapidly growing international operations. You will report into the Group Head of Tax and be part of the Group tax team. You will have one direct report - the tax assistant manager. The tax team looks after all taxes across the group and while the role is focused on indirect tax there will be opportunities for exposure to other taxes. The group is highly acquisitive so there is huge potential for the role to develop in the very near future.

What you'll do...

• Advisory and Planning
• Provide expert indirect tax advice and support to various business units (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations, and Technology) on new products, services, and expansion into new markets.
• Identify opportunities for indirect tax savings and efficiencies.
• Lead indirect tax due diligence for M&A activities.
• Assist in setting up the correct indirect tax processes for new international entities.
• Compliance and Reporting
• Manage all VAT compliance obligations for the UK entities, including overseeing the timely and accurate preparation and submission of returns.
• Provide support where necessary to the non-UK entities.
• Ensure the Group's accounting systems and processes correctly capture and report indirect tax data.
• Coordinate with external advisors and internal finance teams to gather necessary data for tax filings.
• Monitor changes in indirect tax legislation across relevant jurisdictions and implement necessary changes to internal processes and systems.
• Advise on other indirect taxes as required e.g. customs duty and climate change levy.
• Identify efficiencies and improve processes and systems to ensure we are keeping up with requirements.

What you'll need...

• A recognised professional accounting or tax qualification (e.g. CTA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or LLM in Taxation).
• Strong post qualification experience in indirect tax, ideally gained in-house within a multinational business or at a major accounting firm.
• Proven technical knowledge of VAT/GST/Sales Tax regimes, particularly across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience working within the energy or utilities sector would be a bonus.
• Experience with NetSuite and/or tax automation tools would be helpful.
• Great written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax topics clearly and confidently to people outside of tax.
• Comfortable working autonomously, managing multiple priorities and taking ownership of projects through to completion.

Why else you'll love it here

Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!

Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we'll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you'll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at talent(at)octoenergy.com and we'd love to help!

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.