Corporate Tax Manager

We're looking for a passionate Corporate Tax Manager to join us on a 12-month FTC in our UK Corporate Tax team! You'll support the delivery of the Corporation Tax compliance programme to ensure the group meets its statutory filing and payment obligations and, for licensed entities, our regulatory reporting obligations.

This role is based out of our Warwick office, and we'd hope to see you at least two days per week but you're welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We're happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You'll Do

• Deliver the Group's corporate tax compliance programme including:

+ Corporate tax returns for a portfolio of UK Companies.
+ Budgeting and quarterly forecasting for those same portfolios of companies.

• Preparation of tax disclosures for annual statutory and management accounts purposes, including analysing the tax impact of accounting developments.


• Maintain appropriate tax risk procedures to mitigate against uncertain tax liabilities consistent with the Group's Tax Risk Management Strategy.


• Support the Group Tax team in relation to year end processes (journalling and settlements) and disclosures (e.g., TTC, CBCR)


• Support other departmental risk management processes which may at any time include the annual Senior Accounting Officer reporting process and other CFO risk and/ or business continuity initiatives.


• Support the transition of the tax function towards a fully digital function and readiness for Making Tax Digital for Corporation Tax.


• Support the Senior Corporate Tax Manager to ensure that any business development activities and growth strategies are undertaken subject to the appropriate tax advice.


• Act as an advisor and partner to the business on corporate tax matters keeping close links with the business to identify any early stage any areas of concern.
  
  Recognised accountancy and/ or tax qualification.


• Strong background in UK Corporation Tax.


• Proven tax accounting and reporting skills.


• Experience of working collaboratively (e.g., business partnering) across a large business.


• An interest in automation and related tools (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx, other analytical processes)


• Good written and verbal communication skills.
  
  Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business


Inclusion and Diversity is not just about race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. It is about our employees who wake up every day to serve our 20 million customers. At National Grid, we aim to create an environment where everyone is welcomed for who they are and where our differences are not only accepted but are celebrated. We understand the value that a diverse team can add to our organisation and that is why we model inclusive behaviour starting with senior leadership. National Grid utilises the insights of our employees that come from all different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to better serve our customers and communities who are in the fore front of everything we do.

Up to £75,000 dependent on experience.

Plus:

• Up to 15% Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance)


• 28 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days in addition


• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days every year.


• A generous contributory pension scheme - we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%


• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions.


• Life Insurance 10 x base salary.


• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).