Indirect Tax Manager

Permanent Opportunity with National Grid

Location: Warwick | Hybrid working (2 days office-based)
Salary: Competitive + bonus + excellent benefits!

National Grid is at the forefront of the UK's energy transition, keeping people connected while building a cleaner, more resilient energy system. We're now seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to join our UK tax team in a visible, hands-on role within a FTSE 30 organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced VAT professional to broaden their exposure across a wider indirect tax portfolio while influencing commercial decision-making in a complex, evolving regulatory environment.

The Role:

Working closely with the Indirect Tax Senior Manager, you will support the delivery of National Grid's indirect tax strategy, providing practical, commercially focused advice to the business.

While VAT will be your primary focus, you'll also gain exposure to environmental and emerging taxes including CBAM, Climate Change Levy, customs duties and red diesel. You'll play a key role in strengthening controls, improving processes and supporting the modernisation of tax reporting and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide indirect tax advice and analysis to support business decisions
• Advise on VAT treatment for new services, cross-border activity, property income and operations
• Support preparation and review of UK VAT returns, including National Grid Ventures entities
• Manage partial exemption calculations and VAT recovery
• Maintain the property VAT register and liaise with property teams
• Assess the impact of new legislation and regulatory change
• Assist with compliance across other indirect taxes (CBAM, CCL, red diesel)
• Coordinate HMRC queries, audits and information requests
• Develop internal tax policies, guidance and training
• Build strong relationships with Finance, Legal, Shared Services and external advisers

About You:

• Strong VAT technical knowledge with experience at Manager level
• CTA qualification desirable but not essential
• Comfortable working independently in a collaborative, stakeholder-focused environment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

What You'll Get

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus: 15% on target (up to 30%)
• Market-leading pension with up to 12% employer contribution
• Flexible benefits including share plans, salary sacrifice schemes and wellbeing support
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements

If this opportunity is of interest, apply now with an up-to-date CV for consideration!

Note - if you do not hear back within 72 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we will have your CV and contact details on files should something more suitable arise.

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