Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: London (hybrid working arrangements).

Employment type: Permanent full-time/ part-time.

Employment basis: The role is expected to be a full- time position. 

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits. 

Closing date: Tuesday 10th September. 

The Opportunity  

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

The Role

Are you a seasoned tax professional ready to make an impact on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects? Sizewell C is in search of a dynamic Indirect Tax Manager to join our established finance team. This pivotal role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of a cutting-edge nuclear power plant, while ensuring robust and efficient indirect tax compliance and strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Indirect Tax Expertise: Specialise in Importer of Record and related taxes, ensuring VAT is correctly recorded and accounted for.

Business Partnership: Serve as the crucial link between Tax and Supply Chain to optimize VAT efficiency and manage risk.

Compliance & Reporting: Take charge of indirect tax compliance, reporting, and governance, ensuring all processes are robust and transactions are VAT-efficient.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work across a diverse range of stakeholders, including government bodies, regulators, and financial institutions, as Sizewell C continues to grow and develop.

Exciting Times at Sizewell C: 

As we transition into a standalone company, we are ramping up our efforts to achieve a successful Financial Investment Decision and adhere to a defined construction schedule. This role is integral to capturing and controlling indirect tax risks and identifying opportunities for efficiencies.

Role Requirements:

Expertise & Experience: A senior qualified tax advisor with over 10 years of experience in indirect tax, capable of providing highly technical opinions and advice on financial and compliance impacts related to UK and EU indirect taxes, environmental taxes, and customs clearance.

Strategic Impact: Demonstrate initiative and drive in establishing autonomous processes, contributing meaningfully to the SZC project.

Adaptive & Proactive: Navigate the continuously evolving environment, responding to project needs, stakeholder requirements, and external influences like changes in indirect tax laws.

Your Day-to-Day:

Manage Indirect Taxes: Oversee UK indirect tax and Importer of Record taxes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in VAT handling.

Data Utilization: Design and utilise tools (e.g., SAP S4 HANA) for capturing necessary data for indirect tax purposes.

Compliance & Automation: Lead the compliance process, automate and simplify reporting, and ensure timely tax return submissions.

Stakeholder Engagement: Interact proactively with HMRC, respond to inquiries, and negotiate indirect tax returns.

Advisory Role: Provide expert advice on the impact of indirect tax legislation on business transactions and ensure tax efficiency.

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate tax risks, making necessary adjustments for control failures.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

o    CTA qualified or equivalent with significant experience in indirect tax.
o    Broad knowledge of both direct and indirect taxes, applied commercially.
o    Proven ability to work independently and manage complex workloads.
o    Experience in a construction or large infrastructure project environment.

Desirable:

o    Experience with financial systems (SAP) and large-scale construction infrastructure projects.
o    Familiarity with the energy sector and commercial awareness.

Why Join Us? 

Sizewell C is at the forefront of the UK’s energy future. By joining our team, you'll be part of a transformative project with substantial technical and commercial significance. You'll engage with a wide array of stakeholders, from government departments to local communities, ensuring that our operations are efficient, compliant, and forward-thinking.

If you're ready to bring your expertise and drive to a project that will shape the future of energy, apply now and become a part of Sizewell C's pioneering journey.

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Power in Diversity

Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome.

To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve.  Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities.  By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project. 

We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values:

Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate

Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance

Humility: Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise

Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other

Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently

Everyone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.

Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.