Tax Specialist in Forsmark bei Vattenfall

About the job

To support our growing business in the UK, Vattenfall is looking to develop and expand it’s UK tax function.

To be able to reach this ambitious goal we are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.To support our growing business in the UK, Vattenfall is looking to develop and expand it’s UK tax function.

The overall purpose of the position is being responsible for the UK tax position of Vattenfall, stretching from UK tax strategy to UK tax compliance, together with the UK Country tax manager. Reporting line will be to Head of Tax NL / UK.

What will you do?

As a Tax Specialist you be preparing and filing the annual corporation tax returns in compliance with tax laws and regulations and for cost effective and efficient procedures and responding to queries from UK tax authorities;

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Calculating the tax numbers in the statutory accounts, preparing the disclosures of the Vattenfall UK companies and responding to queries from external auditors;

• Internal quarterly tax reporting to Vattenfall AB, located in Stockholm, Sweden the parent company, including tax cash payment forecasting;

• Documenting and testing tax processes and tax controls;

• Advising the UK Vattenfall management within fiscal guidelines and procedures and internal guidelines with the objective of optimising the company’s tax position;

• Participating in interdisciplinary projects (such as, but not limited to restructurings and investments) and merger & acquisition projects from a tax perspective, in accordance with tax guidelines and procedures in order to assure optimal decision-making;

• Monitoring fiscal developments, instructions and jurisprudence and changes in tax laws and regulations, in particular in the United Kingdom and the European Union, in such a way as to anticipate these and apply them within Vattenfall UK;

• Actively building an internal and external network and maintains this, taking into account Vattenfall’s interests, in such a way as to stay abreast of relevant developments, increase knowledge and experience within the organisation.

Location

Hexham, London or Edinburgh

Your profile

Who are you?

Are you a seasoned professional with over 3-5 years of relevant experience in the finance realm? Are you a qualified ACA/ACCA/CTA or hold a similar qualification? Your next career move awaits with us, and we're searching for a dynamic individual to join our team.

Why Choose Us?

• Team Player with a Diligent Approach: We value self-motivated individuals who bring a detailed and diligent approach to their tasks, contributing to a collaborative team environment.

• Analytical Powerhouse: Your strong analytical skills set you apart – the ability to not only understand but also question and challenge a diverse range of financial data.

• Confident Communicator: We need someone who can effectively communicate with both internal and external parties, bringing confidence to every interaction.

• Visible Role, Approachable Personality: This role is high-profile, and we're seeking someone with an approachable personality, a strong focus, and excellent communication skills to thrive in this environment.

Additional information

Our offer
Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.

More Information
We welcome your application in English, no later than, 30th of January 2024. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Joany van Megen via email: joany.vanmegen@vattenfall.com.

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About the company

Vattenfall is a European ene