Direct & Indirect Tax Specialist

**Who are we?**
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company with over £2 billion in annual revenues and over £1 billion per annum invested in our network. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through32,000 km of pipes_,_ keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.?
At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.
This is a pivotal role within the **Tax department, reporting to the Indirect Tax Manager.** A fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a dedicated, highly skilled team.
**What makes this role unique?**
This mixed tax role presents a great opportunity to expand from VAT into employment taxes as well as corporation tax.
**What does this role involve?**
Thames Water Group currently has six different VAT registrations (comprising two VAT groups and four sole entity registrations) and one Climate Change Levy registration. This role is predominantly focussed on supporting the Indirect Tax Manager with the preparationand timely submission of those monthly and quarterly VAT returns and the CCL return, including reconciling different data sets and performing credibility checks.
Thames Water implemented comprehensive processes to comply with the Off-Payroll Working (IR35) legislation which came into effect in April 2021. This role will assist the Direct Tax Manager in supporting our IR35 processes.
The role also includes the preparation of annual corporation tax returns for some of the smaller entities in the Group as well as assisting with the accounting for tax and provision of tax numbers for inclusion in statutory accounts, forecasting and businessplans in respect of such entities
- You will be fully involved in any system and process changes from an indirect tax perspective including testing and verifying accuracy of data from new sources, and assist with ad-hoc projects as and when requested by theDirect and Indirect Tax Managers.
**What will you bring to this role?**:

- Newly qualified accountant
- Must have experience in VAT compliance and understand the requirements for VAT return / MTD - any technical /advisory VAT experience would be an advantage.
- Prior knowledge of employment taxes (in particular IR35) is not required but you would be willing to learn and develop your skills in this area.
- Exposure to corporation tax would be beneficial
- Sound knowledge and competency with Excel and different accounting software
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and confidence to communicate at all levels
- First class analytical skills and attention to detail
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of the business needs

**What’s in it for you?**
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you moneyand support your wellbeing.
Thames Water is a dynamic,?rewarding?and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner.If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working?arrangements.
Find out more about?working at Thames Water.
We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customerson the frontline as an Ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and a earn bit of extra money along the way.