National Energy System Operator
Tax Compliance Specialist - NESO
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About The Role
National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
These are exciting times at NESO, particularly for the CFO function. Having become an independent public sector organisation in October 2024, we’ve been building and shaping our function, and its culture, ever since.
We recognise the value of in-house specialists, so we’re looking to expand our Tax team to support our tax compliance objectives. Whether you’re an expert in VAT or passionate about corporation tax, we’re a small team where you can demonstrate your expertise and learn new stuff too, whilst helping NESO optimise its tax arrangements.
You don’t need to be an expert in Energy, although it’s an interesting sector to work in and you’ll learn loads when you get here. You also don’t need to have Public Sector experience. What’s most important is that your own values align with that of NESO and that you have tax expertise you can share to support the team.
This role is based in Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to flexible working arrangements, which can be discussed as part of the recruitment process.
Key Accountabilities
- Supporting the Senior Tax Manager in ensuring adherence to NESO’s Tax Policy.
- Maintaining appropriate tax governance policies and processes, to identify and minimise tax risk for NESO.
- Helping to move the CFO function towards becoming fully digital.
- Building strong relationships across NESO, acting as a trusted advisor on tax matters to the Business, especially our Regulation team.
- Assisting the Senior Tax Manager in maintaining good external relationships with HMRC, DESNZ and Ofgem in relation to tax matters, including responding directly to enquiries from HMRC.
- Supporting the provision of tax-specific information for the notes to the Annual Report & Accounts, ensuring accurate representation of NESO’s tax position.
- Assisting with creating new processes for our tax compliance, taking advantage of the capabilities of our new ‘Workday’ ERP system.
- Operating effective controls around all aspects of the tax process, suggesting and help in implementing any continuous improvement opportunities, to optimise NESO’s tax compliance.
- Helping manage any outsourced contracts, although these will be small, given our desire to have the expertise in-house.
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About You
We’re forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need dedicated individuals like you to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has/is:
- Chartered Tax Association (CTA) qualification (active membership required), or relevant accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA) would be desirable.
- Evidenced post qualification experience in UK tax, either VAT, corporation tax, employment taxes or a combination of them.
- The ability to effectively communicate technical aspects of tax to a wider audience.
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, to enable effective working relationships internally and externally.
- Displays a ‘can-do’ attitude, looking for continuous improvement opportunities to help the CFO function become fully digital.
What You'll Get
- A competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience and capability
- A bonus based on company performance
- 26 days annual leave as standard
- A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
- Annual Enrollment to NESO Savings Plan, when you save between £20- £500 a month from your take-home pay, we will pay a 50% matching contribution.
Benefits
NESO's flexible benefits programme provides you with more flexibility around your health, lifestyle and protection benefits, here's just a few available:
- Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading
- Additional Birthday Day Off
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts
- Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance
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About Us
At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain's energy future. We already operate the world's fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working towards our ambition to run it carbon-free for a short period this year - provided the market supplies electricity exclusively from renewable sources. Alongside this, we provide expert advice to government on how to deliver a clean power system by 2030.
In autumn 2024, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) transitioned to become NESO - an independent, expert public corporation with a whole-system view across electricity, gas, and hydrogen. NESO operates independently and transparently, always acting in the best interests of all energy users.
Licensed and regulated by Ofgem, we make impartial decisions that balance sustainability, affordability and security. Our organisation is fully independent from government, the regulator and all commercial interests, with a clear focus on system-wide benefit, long term thinking and public value.
The time to deliver is now. Join the energy transformation and help shape the future.
Your energy. Our future. Together
More Information
This role closes at 23:59, on the day before date shown above, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we're committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process where everyone has the opportunity to show their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds. If this role sparks your interest but you're not sure you tick every box, we still want to hear from you.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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