Job Description

The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned tax professional looking to make a significant impact? Thalia invites you to step into the role of Group Tax Compliance Manager covering a 12 month maternity period. This is your chance to spearhead both direct and indirect tax compliance, planning, and reporting initiatives. You'll also play a key role in the production of statutory accounts.

This full-time, permanent position offers the flexibility of remote work, with occasional visits to our Waste Treatment Plants and parent head office in Chiswick.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure full compliance with all direct and indirect tax obligations. Strategic Reporting: Prepare and file tax returns while developing robust systems for tax reporting. HMRC Liaison: Act as the primary contact for tax inquiries with HMRC. Project Bid Support: Collaborate with contract teams to optimize tax efficiency in project bids. Cash Flow Management: Oversee tax payments and cash flow reporting. Financial Reporting: Contribute to the production of monthly management accounts and statutory accounts. Additional Duties: From CIS Tax reporting to PAYE and NI issues, your role will be multifaceted. Although prior experience in these areas is not essential.

The Person

Qualifications

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (essential) CTA (desirable)

Skills

Proficient in IT tools like Excel, Word, and ERP systems Exceptional ability to manage details while focusing on the broader strategy Extensive experience in Corporation Tax and indirect tax, preferably in a similar business environment or a large/mid-tier accountancy firm. Proven track record in financial reporting and familiarity with tax laws and regulations. Strong knowledge in Corporation Tax, VAT, and relevant accounting standards. Teamwork and relationship-building skills Proactive approach to staying updated in your technical area Commercial awareness with a focus on risk and value to the business Ability to work autonomously and manage resources effectively to meet deadlines Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills

Our Business

At Thalia Waste Management, we are creating a future to be proud of. We think differently, questioning everything, enabling us to develop progressive waste into energy solutions and services. Being motivated, tackling problems together, inspiring others to take responsibility, making a difference, being ambitious and contributing value.

We operate the best technology available across our four strategic sites in North Yorkshire, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire and the Isle of Wight. Our technology includes everything from mechanical and biological treatment, traditional mass-burn energy from waste and material recycling technologies to in-vessel composting, advanced thermal treatment, innovative small-scale energy from waste and anaerobic digestion. In a single year we process 300,000 tonnes of waste that is turned into energy. This generates the same amount of energy as approximately 600 million solar panels. Similarly we recycle circa 95,000 tonnes of waste.



Inclusion

At Thalia Waste Management, we work hard to make sure we are an inclusive and diverse place to work. This means we don't just look at your CV, we're focused on who you are, your skills and passion that can be brought to Thalia Waste Management. We know and understand the everyone is different and has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working and any adjustments that could be needed! We'll do all that we can to support everyone from their first contact with us. For any support or adjustments needed through our recruitment process, please speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will make sure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.