About Low Carbon
Low Carbon creates large-scale renewable energy to fight climate change. We’re building a renewable energy company that will protect the planet for future generations.
This defining purpose drives us to deliver for our communities, investors, and the environment.
We are a long-standing certified B-Corporation and recognised as gold standard for our environmental impact. We develop, build, and operate utility-scale solar, onshore wind, and battery storage projects across the UK and Europe, supporting the world’s move to an energy system powered by renewables.
CVC DIF, the infrastructure strategy of leading global private markets manager CVC, is the majority shareholder in Low Carbon. Working alongside MassMutual, CVC DIF will enable Low Carbon to significantly expand its installed capacity and drive the next stage of growth as a diversified, leading next-generation IPP.
Role Description
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join the Finance team at Low Carbon, reporting directly to the Group Head of Tax. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing international renewable energy business, supporting a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple jurisdictions.
As Tax Manager, you will be responsible for the Group's tax reporting and compliance activities, ensuring obligations are met accurately and on time, while helping to identify opportunities to improve processes, manage risk and support commercial objectives. You will work closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider business, as well as external advisers and service providers, providing practical tax support on a range of operational and strategic matters.
The role offers exposure to a broad range of tax disciplines, business activities and jurisdictions and would suit someone who enjoys variety, technical challenge and partnering with stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead direct and indirect tax reporting for UK and overseas entities, ensuring accurate and timely compliance.
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Manage key tax workstreams, including tax provisions, transfer pricing, R&D, capital allowances, CIR and anti-hybrid matters.
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Maintain tax governance, controls and risk management processes, escalating key matters as required.
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Monitor tax legislative changes and assess the impact on the Group’s operations, reporting and projects.
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Improve tax processes through technology, automation and more efficient ways of working.
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Coordinate tax audits and manage relationships with external advisers, service providers and tax authorities.
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Partner with internal and external stakeholders to provide clear, solution-focused tax advice.
Why Join Low Carbon?
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Play a key role in supporting a growing international renewable energy business.
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Work across a diverse range of UK and international tax matters.
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Gain exposure to multiple jurisdictions, business activities and tax disciplines.
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Partner with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business to support strategic and operational decision-making.
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Help improve processes, systems and ways of working within a developing tax function.
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Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Skills & Experience
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Qualified tax professional, with demonstratable experience in a Tax Manager role gained in practice and/or industry.
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Broad technical tax knowledge across direct tax, indirect tax, employment tax, SDLT, transfer pricing, R&D, capital allowances, CIR, cross-border, real estate and international tax matters.
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Demonstrate experience using ERP systems, tax technology and data analysis software to support process improvement, implementation and automation.
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Able to balance technical tax considerations with practical, commercially aware advice for the business, with the ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders.
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A critical and independent thinker, with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Organised and collaborative, with a methodical approach and the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
Our Compensation & Benefits
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26 days holiday plus your birthday off (with option to buy a further 5 days)
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Discretionary Bonus
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Bupa Health Check & Private Healthcare for you and your family (medical history disregarded)
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Contributory Pension
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Cycle scheme
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Season Ticket Loan
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Pluxee for commercial discounts and perks
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3 additional days for volunteering to support causes of your choice
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Annual credit towards short notice childcare, eldercare and pet care via ‘Bubble’
We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. If you do not meet every requirement listed but believe you can succeed in the role, we encourage you to apply. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
