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Wood is recruiting for an Indirect Tax Manager to join us on a permanent basis. We are looking for candidates who have strong technical knowledge of UK Indirect Tax practices and legislation, as well as an understanding of Indirect Tax compliance within other jurisdictions.
This role is open to candidates who live within a commutable distance from our Knutsford office; however the role will be largely remote within the UK.
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The Role
In the role you will lead a small team ensuring the accurate, timely and compliant preparation of UK, Irish and selected overseas VAT returns. Drive data quality improvements, process efficiency and governance, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors. Provide UK VAT technical guidance, support global indirect tax initiatives, and contribute to the organisation’s SAO compliance framework.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood delivers solutions across more than 60 countries with local offices covering all major energy and materials hubs globally.
For more than 160 years, we have partnered with clients to deliver engineering, advisory and operational solutions to some of the world’s most complex and critical challenges in energy and materials.
What we can offer
1. Meaningful and interesting projects we support green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transition
2. Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working arrangements
3. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
4. Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
5. Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
6. Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
7. Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:
8. Degree qualified
9. Chartered Tax Adviser (or equivalent), or Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) qualified
10. Strong technical knowledge of UK Indirect Tax practices and legislation
11. Practical understanding of Indirect Tax compliance requirements in other jurisdictions
12. The use of ERP/Accounting systems to manage Indirect Tax (preferably Oracle)
13. Data management, use of excel and other data manipulation tools such as Alteryx
14. Experience in preparing and reviewing UK VAT returns and working with complex data sets
15. Experience with a complex ERP system, preferably Oracle
16. Able to advise on indirect tax matters in practice and / or in industry role
17. Research and advice on indirect tax matters in multiple jurisdictions
18. Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external parties
19. Work well under pressure and meet a demanding timetable
20. Identify risks and know when to raise the flag
21. Work effectively across different cultures, driving a global mind-set
22. Be forward thinking, innovative and have the ability to drive forward new initiatives and process improvements
23. Influence others by presenting consistent, clearly constructed and coherent arguments
Desirable:
24. Experience of working in the Oil and Gas sector
25. Experience of managing Indirect Tax compliance in other jurisdictions
26. People management experience
Personal Attributes:
27. Effectively connect and establish effective, cross-cultural working relationships with all levels of the organisation
28. High attention to detail
29. Highly motivated and organised
30. Excellent personal and communication skills
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