Role OVO-ViewTeam: Group Tax TeamSalary banding: £65,000 - £80,000Experience: ExpertWorking pattern: Full-TimeContract Type: Fixed Term contract until 31 January 2027Reporting to: Kelly Cranville, Direct Tax LeadSponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.This role in 3 words: : Expert, Optimiser, DiligentTop 3 qualities for this role: Organised, Attention to Detail, Driver Where you’ll work:Depending on the needs of your business area, we expect hub based people to be in the office at least once a week, and to go to OVO Connection events in-person. You’ll be assigned to the closest one of our three hub offices, Bristol, Glasgow, or London; unless your role requires field-based work. Each hub has accessible spaces to park your laptop, is designed to inspire people, help them connect and bring big ideas to life.Everyone belongs at OVOAt OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.Teamworking for the planetEverything we do here spins around <a href="https://company.ovo.com/planzero/">Plan Zero.</a> So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:We might not be on the frontline of people’s zero carbon journey, but the Tax Team plays a pivotal role within our finance function, directly contributing to the company's sustainable growth and overall strategic objectives. Beyond compliance, this team is crucial in safeguarding and optimizing our financial position, enabling investment, managing risk, and fostering a strong reputation.This role in a nutshell:You will be supporting the Direct Tax Lead across all UK Corporate Tax matters for the OVO Group to help ensure we meet all our regulatory tax requirements, manage risk and maximise the value of the Tax Team across the business. Your key outcomes will be:<ul><li>Tax reporting : Supporting the management and statutory tax accounting and tax reporting for the group and working with the wider finance team to build a strong and efficient process.   </li><li>Tax forecasting : Ensuring the tax position of the group is accurately forecasted for tax payments, optimising the use of tax attributes, and monitoring Corporate Interest Restriction. </li><li>Tax compliance : Managing the UK corporation tax compliance process working with external advisors.</li><li>R&amp;D Tax Credits : Managing the preparation of R&amp;D tax credit claims working with external advisors and technology teams.</li><li>Supporting with HMRC enquiries and administration.</li><li>Preparation of tax analysis papers for transactions.</li><li>Providing input into and monitoring of the tax control framework.</li><li>Supporting transfer pricing requirements and CBCR reporting.</li><li>Keeping abreast of legislative developments and emerging risks which will affect the group.</li></ul>You’ll be a successful Direct Tax Manager here at OVO if you…<ul><li>Are ACA/CTA qualified</li><li>Have strong tax technical skills and experience in IFRS tax accounting </li><li>You have some in house tax experience</li><li>You are organised and thorough in approach with a keen attention to detail and willingness to dig and investigate to resolve problems.</li><li>You are able to work efficiently and independently to deliver results</li><li>You have an ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and present tax information to non tax colleagues with clarity.  </li><li>You have an ability to build relationships with a wide range of internal partners across all levels of seniority and raise the profile of the tax team within the organisation. </li><li>You enjoy working in a changing environment.</li></ul>Let’s talk about what’s in it for youWe’ll pay you between £65,000 and £80,000, depending on your specific skills and experience.We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.You’ll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO…and there’s flex pay. We'll give you 9% Flex Pay on top of your salary – 4% of this is auto enrolled into your pension, and the remaining 5% is yours to do what you like with. You can use this to buy from our extensive range of flexible benefits, including our green benefits which we've put at the heart of our offering, add to your pension or even take it as cash. Here’s a taster of what’s on offer: For starters, you’ll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, travel insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, home &amp; tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home  Get up to £400 towards any OVO Energy plan, plus great discounts on solar, smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know.For your BelongingTo find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other’s experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you.Oh, and one last thing...We’d be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes, yet we also believe it’s just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We’d still love to hear from you!If you have any additional requirements, there’s a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible.

OVO Energy is an independent energy technology company and supplier. The company was launched in 2009. OVO Energy is set to make energy cheaper, greener, and simpler. The company has brought great service, clear information, and honesty to a broken industry. These days our sights are set higher.

Direct Tax Manager - Fixed Term Contract

Role OVO-ViewTeam: Group Tax TeamSalary banding: £65,000 - £80,000Experience: ExpertWorking pattern: Full-TimeContract Type: Fixed Term contract until 31 January 2027Reporting to: Kelly Cranville, Direct Tax LeadSponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.This role in 3 words: : Expert, Optimiser, DiligentTop 3 qualities for this role: Organised, Attention to Detail, Driver&nbsp;Where you’ll work:Depending on the needs of your business area, we expect hub based people to be in the office at least once a week, and to go to OVO Connection events in-person.&nbsp;You’ll be assigned to the closest one of our three hub offices, Bristol, Glasgow, or London; unless your role requires field-based work. Each hub has accessible spaces to park your laptop, is designed to inspire people, help them connect and bring big ideas to life.Everyone belongs at OVOAt OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.Teamworking for the planetEverything we do here spins around <a href="https://company.ovo.com/planzero/">Plan Zero.</a> So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:We might not be on the frontline of people’s zero carbon journey, but the Tax Team plays a pivotal role within our finance function, directly contributing to the company's sustainable growth and overall strategic objectives. Beyond compliance, this team is crucial in safeguarding and optimizing our financial position, enabling investment, managing risk, and fostering a strong reputation.This role in a nutshell:You will be supporting the Direct Tax Lead across all UK Corporate Tax matters for the OVO Group to help ensure we meet all our regulatory tax requirements, manage risk and maximise the value of the Tax Team across the business.&nbsp;Your key outcomes will be:<ul><li>Tax reporting : Supporting the management and statutory tax accounting and tax reporting for the group and working with the wider finance team to build a strong and efficient process.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Tax forecasting : Ensuring the tax position of the group is accurately forecasted for tax payments, optimising the use of tax attributes, and monitoring Corporate Interest Restriction.&nbsp;</li><li>Tax compliance : Managing the UK corporation tax compliance process working with external advisors.</li><li>R&amp;D Tax Credits : Managing the preparation of R&amp;D tax credit claims working with external advisors and technology teams.</li><li>Supporting with HMRC enquiries and administration.</li><li>Preparation of tax analysis papers for transactions.</li><li>Providing input into and monitoring of the tax control framework.</li><li>Supporting transfer pricing requirements and CBCR reporting.</li><li>Keeping abreast of legislative developments and emerging risks which will affect the group.</li></ul>You’ll be a successful Direct Tax Manager here at OVO if you…<ul><li>Are ACA/CTA qualified</li><li>Have strong tax technical skills and experience in IFRS tax accounting&nbsp;</li><li>You have some in house tax experience</li><li>You are organised and thorough in approach with a keen attention to detail and willingness to dig and investigate to resolve problems.</li><li>You are able to work efficiently and independently to deliver results</li><li>You have an ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and present tax information to non tax colleagues with clarity.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>You have an ability to build relationships with a wide range of internal partners across all levels of seniority and raise the profile of the tax team within the organisation.&nbsp;</li><li>You enjoy working in a changing environment.</li></ul>Let’s talk about what’s in it for youWe’ll pay you between £65,000 and £80,000, depending on your specific skills and experience.We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.You’ll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal.&nbsp;We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO…and there’s flex pay. We'll give you 9% Flex Pay on top of your salary – 4% of this is auto enrolled into your pension, and the remaining 5% is yours to do what you like with. You can use this to buy from our extensive range of flexible benefits, including our green benefits which we've put at the heart of our offering, add to your pension or even take it as cash. Here’s a taster of what’s on offer:&nbsp;For starters, you’ll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, travel insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, home &amp; tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home&nbsp; Get up to £400 towards any OVO Energy plan, plus great discounts on solar, smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know.For your BelongingTo find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other’s experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you.Oh, and one last thing...We’d be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes, yet we also believe it’s just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We’d still love to hear from you!If you have any additional requirements, there’s a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible.

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