Indirect Tax Specialist

We currently have a vacancy for a qualified accountant/tax advisor to join our team as an Indirect Tax Specialist.

This is a full-time, permanent role. It is primarily based from our office in Larbert, however there will be opportunity to work remotely from home two days a week.

This role provides an excellent opportunity within the UK’s largest independent retailer of fuels and lubricants.

The role is part of the Tax and Compliance team of four and reports to the Head of Tax. You will have responsibility for ensuring that the company meets its compliance obligations in respect of its Excise Duty taxes, in particular its Registered Dealers in Controlled Oils (‘RDCO’) compliance obligations. This will involve the preparation and submission of RDCO returns on a monthly basis. In addition this role will become the key contact with sales and depot teams for any RDCO compliance queries they may have.

The role of Indirect Tax Specialist will also be responsible for identifying tax risks arising in respect of RDCO processes and escalating any issues identified when required.

**Experience desired for the position of **Indirect Tax and Duty Accountant** are**:

- Qualified Accountant or Tax Advisor.
- Experience in indirect tax and duties is desirable
- Experience RDCO is desirable but not necessary (training will be given)
- Critical thinking skills to interrogate data and processes to improve the control environment
- Strong communications skills required to challenge and escalate issues where appropriate.
- Ability to manage a variety of different projects
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to interact with senior management

**As an **Indirect Tax Specialist at Certas Energy you will receive**:

- Competitive salary
- Access to Certas Energy Group Discount Scheme
- Annual Leave Buy, Sell and/or Carry options
- Company pension
- A commitment to your continued professional development

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience and grow within the UKs largest independent retailer of fuels and lubricants.

**Company Information**

Certas Energy is the leading independent distributor of fuels and lubricants in the UK. With a national network of over 130 depots, over 900 tankers, more than 800 retail forecourts, fuel cards usable at over 2,000 sites, it is our 2,300 colleagues who keep our business moving each day.

Our team is an essential part of the robust infrastructure that consistently and dependably delivers billions of litres of high-quality fuel and associated services to homes and businesses all over the UK each year.

We’re proud of our range of innovative fuel supply and management services and are committed to provide industry leading solutions in liquid fuels, as the worlds energy mix evolves towards a zero emissions future. From the option to offset carbon emissions with each fuel order, to providing cleaner burning fuels that lower harmful emission of PM and NOx, Certas Energy strive to make our energy expertise count for all of our customers.

We have a strong culture of safety and compliance principles, driven by our dedicated Safety F1rst and Doing the Right Thing Initiatives. This, teamed with our many programmes of learning, development and talent nurture, means that we can support our colleagues to grow and thrive within a fast paced working environment. This is fundamental to good business performance, and integral to our long-term business success.

**Company Information**

Certas Energy is the leading independent distributor of fuels and lubricants in the UK. With a national network of over 130 depots, over 900 tankers, more than 800 retail forecourts, fuel cards usable at over 2,000 sites, it is our 2,300 colleagues who keep our business moving each day.

Our team is an essential part of the robust infrastructure that consistently and dependably delivers billions of litres of high-quality fuel and associated services to homes and businesses all over the UK each year.

We’re proud of our range of innovative fuel supply and management services and are committed to provide industry leading solutions in liquid fuels, as the worlds energy mix evolves towards a zero emissions future. From the option to offset carbon emissions with each fuel order, to providing cleaner burning fuels that lower harmful emission of PM and NOx, Certas Energy strive to make our energy expertise count for all of our customers.

We have a strong culture of safety and compliance principles, driven by our dedicated Safety F1rst and Doing the Right Thing Initiatives. This, teamed with our many programmes of learning, development and talent nurture, means that we can support our colleagues to grow and thrive within a fast paced working environment. This is fundamental to good business performance, and integral to our long-term business success.

**_ Certas Energy Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer_