Tax Accountant

Location: Syston

Location:
Need to be based Larbert / Warrington or Syston

Contract Type: Permanent

Location Type: Hybrid

At Certas Energy we’re keen to take a lead in the industry. We have a culture of strong safety and compliance principles, driven by our dedicated Safety F1rst and Doing the Right Thing (compliance) Initiative. Health and safety is paramount to our business ethos – it is fundamental to good business performance, and integral to long‑term business success.

About the Role

At Certas Energy, we're keen to take a lead in the industry. We have a culture of strong safety and compliance principles, driven by our dedicated Safety F1rst and Doing the Right Thing (Compliance) initiatives. Health and safety is paramount to our business ethos. It is fundamental to good business performance and integral to long‑term business success.

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Tax Accountant to join our growing Tax team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part‑qualified accountant or tax professional looking to broaden their experience and take the next step in their career.

Reporting to the Head of Tax, you'll gain exposure across a diverse range of tax disciplines, including indirect taxes, fuel duties, compliance, risk management and process improvement, while supporting a business undergoing significant growth and transformation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and other tax returns accurately and on time.
• Supporting compliance activities across Fuel Duty, RDCO, Plastic Packaging Tax and CIS.
• Assisting with corporation tax processes and wider tax compliance requirements.
• Analysing data and identifying opportunities to strengthen tax controls, reporting and processes.
• Monitoring compliance risks and supporting the implementation of effective controls.
• Providing practical tax guidance and support to colleagues across the business.
• Supporting tax reporting and compliance activities across multiple business entities.
• Assisting with process improvement initiatives and helping to drive efficiencies within the Tax function.
• Developing knowledge of HMRC‑regulated compliance areas, including specialist fuel‑related taxation requirements.
• Working collaboratively with Finance and wider business stakeholders to ensure tax obligations are met effectively.

What You'll Bring

• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant or tax professional.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work.
• Previous experience in a tax, finance or accounting environment.
• Knowledge of indirect taxes, VAT or HMRC compliance requirements.
• Experience analysing financial or compliance‑related data.

Why Join Certas Energy?

Enjoy hybrid working, a competitive salary and the opportunity to broaden your tax experience within one of the UK's largest independent energy distributors.

Full training on RDCO compliance will be provided, giving you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in a key HMRC‑regulated area. You'll work alongside experienced tax professionals and gain exposure to a variety of tax disciplines, helping to accelerate your professional development.

With Certas Energy and Flogas bringing their back‑office functions together, this is an exciting opportunity to expand your skills, gain wider business exposure and contribute to new ways of working across the organisation.