Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.
For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.
Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected.
By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.
This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.
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Wood Mackenzie Values
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Inclusive – we succeed together
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Trusting – we choose to trust each other
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Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions
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Future Focused – we accelerate change
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Curious – we turn knowledge into action
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Assistant Tax Manager to join our in-house tax team on a 18-month fixed-term basis. This is a great opportunity to broaden your international tax exposure while working within a fast-paced, globally operating business.
You will play a key role across a broad range of tax disciplines — including Corporate Tax, VAT/GST and Transfer Pricing — spanning the UK and multiple international jurisdictions. Day to day, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across Tax and Finance, engage with senior stakeholders across the business, and work alongside our external tax advisors to ensure our global compliance and reporting obligations are met efficiently and on time. This role reports to the Director of Group Tax.
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Assisting with UK and international corporate tax computations and returns
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Preparing and submitting UK and international VAT/GST returns
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Monitoring and managing tax filing and payment deadlines to ensure global compliance
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Reconciling direct and indirect tax accounts within our accounting system
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Preparing quarterly transfer pricing adjustments and supporting documentation across the group
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Producing Withholding Tax documentation for our global business
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Acting as a point of contact for tax queries from business units and internal stakeholders worldwide
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Collaborating with external tax advisors and auditors, providing data and reviewing queries as required
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Supporting on ad hoc projects and general team responsibilities as needed
Experience and Qualifications
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Demonstrable tax experience gained in industry or a comparable role
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Tax experience in other jurisdictions : EMEA, US, Canada, LATAM, Asia Pacific (desirable)
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook
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ATT or CTA qualification is desirable — though not essential if you have practical experience
Skills and Attributes
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A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy
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Clear communicator, both written and verbal
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Comfortable working to deadlines and managing competing priorities under pressure
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Proactive and adaptable, with a willingness to take on new challenges
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A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships at all levels of the business
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Well-organised, with a structured and methodical approach to work
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov
