Tax Manager

Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services.

With 14,000 employees worldwide, every day Framatome's expertise helps its customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals.

Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%)

In the UK we are currently over 400 strong, and we have plans for continued growth over the coming years. Our target is to grow to 500 during 2025 through the development our UK nuclear service offerings.

The delivery of effective external and internal marketing and communications will be essential to achieving these goals.

The Framatome Ltd Tax Manager, coordinates and controls all tax related matters of the company. Working with other internal teams and external advisors, the tax advisor will ensure accurate reporting to HMRC, compliance with regulations and internal controls and implementing tax strategies for the UK.

Tax advisor duties and responsibilities;
• Responsibile for gathering inputs and ultimately preparation & submission of the annual R&D return.
• Identify potential new R&D projects and work with teams to ensure data / information is captured and tracked.
• Ensure compliance with internal transfer pricing policies, working closely with operations and sales when required.
• Prepare & submit of VAT returns on a quarterly basis.
• Prepare & submit CIS returns on a monthly basis.
• Coordinate other tax matters where required (STBV, NRD, Expat taxes)
• Ensure compliance with other HMRC limits and regulations.
• Advise the business on other tax advantages and stretegic decisions.
• Adhoc projects as required.
• Communication with central tax team in group.

Key Outputs:

• Compliance with HMRC and timely filing of all returns.
• Submission of R&D tax return with optimization of claims.
• Compliance with internal tax policies and communicating with the central tax team where required.
• Compliance with other tax matters arising outside of the standard reporting process.

Training and Development Expectations

• CTA qualified or similar
• Experience of submitting R&D tax returns
• Knowledge of VAT and experience of submitting returns.
• Awareness of other tax matters (STBV, NRD’s, transfer pricing)

Person Specification

• Attention to detail
• Confident manner, good presentation skills
• Determination – not easily discouraged or put off
• Passion, enthusiasm and charisma
• Innovative – prepared to see beyond how it has been done before
• Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity
• Resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges
• Strong communication skills
• Teamworking – ability to work well with others to achieve a common goal

Specialization: F4 - Financial expertise

Level of education (all) Bachelor

Place: United Kingdom, Bristol, Avonmouth

Employment level: Non cadre