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About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth or Edinburgh

Salary: £60,000 to £75,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As Corporate Tax Compliance Manager you'll be responsible for managing SSE's UK corporation tax affairs, reporting to SSE's Corporate Tax Senior Manager. Your role will include indirect supervision and development of one other team member in relation to corporate tax compliance, as well as the following key responsibilities:

- Preparing and submitting the UK corporation tax computations and returns for companies within the SSE Group. Day to day management of corporate tax affairs, such as GPA payment allocations, including reviewing corporation tax returns prepared by a Tax Accountant.

- Management of all deferred tax balances on timing differences for the consolidated group accounts. Preparation of current and deferred tax accruals and disclosure notes for inclusion in the accounts of group companies. Ownership of Country-By-Country Reporting and Corporate Interest Restriction calculations for the group.

Analysis of capital expenditure incurred by the group in order to quantify the level of capital allowances to be claimed. This is also undertaken on a forecast basis for quarterly tax payment, budgeted ETR and Group long term forecasts.

- Undertaking research and then providing advice on ad-hoc tax queries arising within the group.

- Providing input as to the tax implications of potential transactions to assist investment appraisal decisions, including assistance with group-wide M&A activity.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant, or qualified Chartered Tax Adviser

- Significant post qualifying experience, gained in a ‘Big 4’ accounting practice, or an in-house team of a large corporate Group.

- Experience in preparing corporation tax computations for UK companies within a large group, using Alphatax or Onesource.

- Experience in preparing current and deferred tax accruals and accounts disclosure notes under IFRS / FRS101

- Experience in preparing capital allowances computations for UK companies.

About our Business

Our SSE Finance function has a key part to play in fulfilling SSE's obligations as a UK-listed company, providing expertise and services that can be shared across the SSE Group, and working in partnership with all businesses to provide services tailored to their specific needs. SSE operates in a highly regulated and increasingly competitive environment, and our role is to ensure that we gather, compile, analyse and recommend on the financial strategy for our businesses, identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies and create value for SSE now, and in the future.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact francesca.thorn@sse.com / 01738 344763

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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