Corporate Tax Manager

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Corporate Tax Manager, and find your superpower. 

We’re hiring a Corporate Tax Manager to join our team of tax specialists covering all aspects of UK Taxation. In this role you will predominantly be responsible for tax reporting and compliance for a portfolio of UK companies which will form part of the UK Group’s overall operations.

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:

• Prepare tax disclosures for a portfolio of UK companies which will form part of the Group’s IFRS consolidated annual report as well tax disclosures for the entity level UK GAAP statutory accounts
• Prepare forecast tax numbers for quarterly forecast reporting and longer-term business plans.
• Work within the groups UK Tax Policy in respect of corporate taxes to 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.
• Act as an advisor and partner to the business on corporate tax matters keeping close links with the business to identify at an early stage any areas of concern.
• Perform technical research where required on accounting standards and tax legislation which currently impacts or may impact the tax disclosures in the future to ensure the business correctly accounts for corporate taxes and to identify any benefits attainable.
• Help manage relationships with the auditor (corporate tax related items) and other external advisers as necessary.
• Help foster a good working relationship with HMRC on corporate tax related issues defending positions where needed and representing the Group in influencing the shape of tax law and regulations.
• Deal with direct tax audits, correspondence and/or enquiries from HMRC.
• Maintain appropriate tax governance policies and processes to identify and minimise tax risk across direct taxes.
• Manage process improvements, including compliance automation and ensuring best use of existing or new technology solutions where possible and appropriate.
• Provide advice, training or presentations to the business where required.

What You’ll Have:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or Qualified Tax Accountant with post qualified experience.
• Strong background in UK Corporation Tax with proven tax accounting and tax reporting skills. 
• Experience of consolidated tax accounting would be an advantage.
• Experience of working collaboratively (e.g. business partnering) across a large business. 
• An interest in automation, AI and related tools (e.g Power BI, Alteryx, other analytical processes).

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Get:

In the region of £75,000 - dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance with an on target of 15% (maximum 30%) and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About Us:

National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority. National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.
 

More Information:

This role closes on 15 August 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 
  
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