Description

The position is responsible for direct and indirect tax compliance for entities managed by WiseEnergy and for leading portfolio tax projects. It coordinates internal stakeholders and external advisors to deliver compliance work, remediation, process enhancements, audit and tax authority support, and targeted reviews.

• Manage delivery of complex tax advisory projects across multiple jurisdictions covering corporation tax, VAT, transfer pricing, international tax and sector‑specific taxes.
• Oversee UK corporation tax return process with external advisors and finance team, including Group Payment Arrangement.
• Oversee UK VAT and overseas tax filing requirements, providing technical assistance as needed.
• Implement optimal SPV tax structuring in collaboration with finance and fund management teams.
• Manage tax audits and reviews with authorities, advisors, legal and finance teams.
• Maintain tax risk matrix per fund with NEC Fund Management.
• Direct tax advisors and interact with tax authorities as required.
• Maintain tax documentation for future client due diligence.
• Operate as a single contributor engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Apply strong critical thinking and problem‑solving to improve tax processes.

Requirements

The role is for an experienced tax professional to support operational tax services for WiseEnergy clients, extending beyond the typical contracted tax services by executing certain tax activities directly. It reports to the Finance Services Director and works closely with the NextEnergy Fund Management team, which has overall tax oversight across the funds.

Success requires operating as a single contributor, strong time‑management and prioritisation, excellent written and verbal communication in English (and other European languages), flexibility, intellectual curiosity, delivery focus, critical thinking, problem‑solving, and a passion for the mission of a sustainable clean‑energy future, aligned with the company’s values.

Candidates should have senior tax advisory experience in asset management, both in the UK and internationally, hold a relevant professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CTA, possess strong technical tax skills, demonstrate initiative and professionalism, and be eligible to work in the UK.

• Demonstrate strong time‑management and prioritisation skills.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication in English and other European languages.
• Display intellectual curiosity and a delivery‑focused mindset.
• Possess senior tax advisory experience in asset management (UK and international).
• Hold a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent).
• Have tax advisory experience in an accounting firm or multinational environment.
• Demonstrate strong technical tax skills, initiative, professionalism and confidence.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

The role offers a busy environment within a supportive team, international scope across eight countries, hybrid working with office attendance in central London twice a week, 30 days holiday (including a festive shutdown), private pension, BUPA healthcare for the employee and dependents, cycle‑to‑work and electric‑vehicle leasing schemes, and an annual discretionary bonus.

• Benefit from a supportive team with learning opportunities and international scope.
• Hybrid working: central London office twice a week, remote otherwise.
• Receive 30 days holiday per year, including a festive shutdown period.
• Enjoy private pension and BUPA healthcare for employee and qualifying dependents.
• Access cycle‑to‑work and electric‑vehicle leasing schemes.
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance