Tax Manager

Job title: TAX MANAGER
Location: London, UK
Job reference #: 31731
Contract type: Permanent
Language requirements: Fluent level of English 

 

At Eni, we are looking for a Tax Manager to join the Liverpool Bay CCS team in London. Reporting to the Head of Finance & Control, you will be responsible for overseeing the company's tax strategy and compliance, ensuring full adherence to UK tax regulations while optimizing tax efficiency and aligning with license conditions. This is a standalone role, where you will serve as the primary point of contact for all tax-related matters and manage all associated activities for the company. Our tax operations are conducted within the framework of carbon capture and storage (CCS) activities under the Economic Regulated Regime.

About Liverpool Bay CCS Limited

Liverpool Bay CCS Limited, a member of the Eni S.p.A. group, is the owner and operator of the Liverpool Bay Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Transportation and Storage (T&S) infrastructure. This project is a key component of the HyNet North West Industrial Cluster, aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the North West of England and North Wales. Liverpool Bay CCS Ltd works with hard-to-abate industries in the North West of England and North Wales, to transport captured CO₂ from various plants to safe and permanent storage beneath Liverpool Bay. The company is repurposing some of its existing infrastructure, including depleted reservoirs that have held natural gas for millions of years, to support economic growth in the region and help the UK achieve its Net Zero objectives. By joining Liverpool Bay CCS Ltd, employees become part of a pioneering effort in carbon capture and storage, contributing to a sustainable future while benefiting from a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies aligned with business operations and strategic goals, including identifying and mitigating tax risks, ensuring accurate and transparent tax reporting, and implementing internal controls to support compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations, including those specific to carbon capture and the energy sector.
• Identify opportunities for tax savings and risk mitigation within project financing, operational expenses, and revenue recognition.
• Prepare and submit corporate tax returns, VAT returns, and all relevant filings.
• Manage the half-year and year-end audit processes related to tax.
• Advise on the tax implications of potential mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring, and provide senior management with strategic tax advice as opportunities arise.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders regarding tax-related inquiries, including HMRC, OFGEM, and other relevant government bodies.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.
• Provide international tax advice on cross-border projects.
• Assist the finance team with tax provisioning, deferred tax calculations, and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes related to tax liabilities.
• Represent Liverpool Bay CCS in industry bodies.
• Comply with Eni's Code of Conduct, Law 321 principles, and the Fighting Corruption Initiative.

Skills and experience required:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent (CTA preferred).
• Strong experience in a tax management role, ideally within the energy, oil & gas, carbon capture industries, or regulated infrastructure.
• Solid experience with UK corporate tax compliance and planning.
• Experience with VAT and international tax matters.
• Proficiency in accounting software and tax reporting tools (e.g., SAP).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Fluent in English.

How to apply:

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy – a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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