Group Indirect Tax Manager
Group Indirect Tax Manager
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20-06-2025
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Job Description
At Pennon Group were proud to be leading the way in the water and renewables industries. Alongside our subsidiaries - South West Water Bristol Water Bournemouth Water Pennon Water Services and Pennon Power - were committed to delivering a sustainable future of our region. Because we know that by continually driving up our standards today well build a better tomorrow for our communities.
We currently have an opportunity for a Group Indirect Tax Manager to join our team based in Exeter. Joining us on a full-time permanent basis you will receive a competitive salary of up to circa 90000 per annum plus excellent benefits.
The role
As Group Indirect Tax Manager you will autonomously manage all areas of indirect tax compliance for Pennon group companies and the relationship with HMRC customers vendors and internal audit and other stakeholders for indirect tax compliance. Including management of VAT Groups property options to tax partial exemption and MTD data accuracy.
You will have opportunity to implement and maintain indirect tax controls processes and procedures to achieve Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliance and consistent with a low BRR risk rating. To minimise errors and maximise VAT recovery through review of VAT data and proactive engagement with transactional services treasury developer services and other teams.
What youll be doing
- Timely preparation review and submission of group VAT returns with average monthly VAT repayments of c15m
- Management of MTD data interfaces and data integrity working in conjunction with the IT teams
- Ensuring compliance through a strong controls environment including VAT Control Account reconciliation ledger reconciliation and review of MTD data
- Consolidation adjustment and submission of VAT returns using OneSource Indirect Tax Compliance software
- Identifying changes in VAT regulations affecting the group including participation in the Water UK Indirect Tax group
- Regular communication education and training of internal transactional developer services properties and legal teams
- Management of an apprentice tax accountant (AAT qualified)
- Submission of IPT returns
- Hydrocarbon Oils Duty Refund (HODR) claims
- Support of water waste and renewable power businesses with all indirect tax matters
- Support of properties and legal teams with property letting and sale transactions option to tax policy and partial exemption matters
- Implementation and documentation of indirect tax policies procedures and controls and engagement with internal audit.
What were looking for
- VAT and other indirect tax technical knowledge with the ability to research new area
- The ability to work across multiple ERP systems and consolidate data
- Management training and mentoring of one report and other junior staff
- CTA qualified
- Ideally ACA/ACCA qualified
- Strong data analysis and interpretation using Excel Power BI and other applications
- Exercising an eye for detail with respect to data review and the resolution of data problems
- Communicating and the ability to achieve changes to improve compliance and controls
Whats in it for you
- We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. Were one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
- 30 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- Up to 8000 relocation allowance
- Company car or cash for car equivalent
- Family private medical insurance
- A discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Share-save Scheme
- Various health benefits
- Wellbeing support programmes
- A range of Group Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Financial support services
- And plenty more!
Closing date: 1st July 2025
Be yourself we like it that way. Together we will build a culture of belonging where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care we value everyone we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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