Tax Manager

RES

About The Position

RES is the world's largest independent renewable energy company, driven by a vision to provide affordable, zero-carbon energy. The company emphasizes its people as its most important asset, investing in their personal and professional growth within a diverse workforce. They offer rewarding work, learning opportunities from global colleagues, and a competitive package including pension schemes, flexible working, a focus on work-life balance, private healthcare, discounted green travel, 25 days holiday (with buy/sell options), enhanced family leave, and four volunteering days per year. The Corporate Tax Manager role involves jointly managing the corporation tax process for a growing portfolio of companies within the Northern Europe Asset Management (AM) Finance Team at RES. This team manages over 200 companies across 17 clients in the UK and Ireland, offering a balance of professional services practice support and in-house commercial engagement. The role primarily focuses on corporation tax compliance for RES’ clients, including preparing and reviewing tax computations and accounting schedules, alongside ongoing and ad hoc tax management. The successful candidate will report to and work jointly with the existing Tax Manager in the Asset Management team, collaborating with management accountants, internal stakeholders, and external clients. This is a part-time role for 3 days per week, with flexibility on hours and location open for discussion. The Asset Management department oversees wind farms, solar, and storage plants in Northern Europe, providing technical, financial, and commercial asset management services, with the finance team handling compliance and support.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of UK corporation tax
Tax qualification either by itself or as part of an accountancy qualification
Knowledge of audits and statutory accounts preparation
Strong corporation tax compliance technical skills
Prior experience of ONESOURCE Tax software or similar tax technology software
Ability to multitask, work to deadlines and prioritise
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders and clients
Command of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Ability to take a logical and practical approach
Organised, methodical and with good attention to detail
A team player with a can-do attitude, but with the discipline to work autonomously and be proactive
Experience of working in corporate tax compliance (ideally in practice)
Some experience of capital allowances, group tax issues, transfer pricing, quarterly payment calculations
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and of working on multiple clients concurrently
Qualified tax professional or accountant (ACA/ACCA/CTA or similar)

Nice To Haves

Experience of CIR calculations

Responsibilities

Preparation, review and filing of corporation tax computations for UK trading companies and holdcos
Preparation of year-end (and in some cases quarterly) tax accounting schedules under both FRS102 and IFRS, including some consolidations
Management of group relief (considering the most efficient approach), quarterly payments, Group Payment Arrangements and Electricity Generator Levy payments
Preparation and filing of other tax returns as required including, SDLT/LBTT Rent Review Returns, Corporate Interest Restriction returns and Group Deductions Allowances statements
Liaising with HMRC when required
Quarterly updates for the business / clients on tax profile
Review of corporation tax returns prepared by third party advisers
Corporation tax support work for due diligence projects for clients
Liaison with third party providers to coordinate capital allowance projects for clients when required
Supporting and liaising with other parts of the business including the AM management accountants or Commercial Asset Managers to resolve tax queries
Assist in preparation of statutory accounts