Tax Adviser

Working as part of the Global Tax Organisation you will fully support Shell and Finance's strategy and priorities, to facilitate managing our evolving portfolio and our mission of helping society get to net zero. This role reports into the Country Tax Manager, UK, under the VP Tax Corporate. This role is one of 5 onshore roles reporting into the UK Country Tax Manager, located in the UK. The role is part of a pool of tax resources and so will need to work flexibly as priorities demand. Provision of UK tax advice to ensure fiscal compliance, minimising exposures, effective risk management, transparent and real time working with HMRC, and support for business objectives. What we need from you External relationships:

• Effectively establish, build, and utilise external relationships and contacts for the benefit of Shell.
• Working with other areas of Tax, in particular other members of the UK Country Tax team and other tax colleagues as necessary.
• Engaging with stakeholders in Finance and the Business as appropriate.
• Direct interaction with HMRC on relevant issues, including ensuring transparent, real time cooperative compliance.
• All other activities as required.
Appropriate technical, professional, and business knowledge/experience/qualifications:
• Strong technical knowledge of UK and international tax commensurate with the seniority of the role, gained working for a multinational, or a professional firm.
• Highly effective at managing Tax risks, balancing risks with Business objectives, and making recommendations that are objective, pragmatic, technically appropriate, and supportive of the Business.
• Demonstration of Leadership and Communication skills commensurate with the seniority of the role.
• Given the need for increased prioritisation and pooling, this role will work flexibly undertaking any other activities as required.
• Support the partnership with /reliance on Business, and Business Finance, to make judgments on low-risk tax activities (provision of tools, handrail documents, decision trees etc.)
Tax is committed to supporting flexible working arrangements where feasible, and subject to applicable policy, regulations, and legislative frameworks. If appropriate, please make clear in your application the type of flexible working arrangements for which you would like to be considered. If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that not everyone often applies when they don't feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.

Shell started operations in the United Kingdom more than 110 years ago. Since then, we have grown into a leading innovative Oil & Energy company that rewards its employees by investing heavily in their careers and learning. Our people are our greatest asset, and our commitment to your career will see you thrive in a work environment that offers an industry-leading development programme. When your ideas travel, Shell will benefit, and innovation will thrive. Shell has a key role to play in helping meet the UK's growing energy demand, whilst using innovative technologies to develop cleaner energy. We are the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalisation and make a significant contribution to the UK economy. As well as processing 35% of the gas coming into the UK, we serve more than four million customers at our filling stations each week. Shell in the UK employs some 7,000 skilled staff as well as many contractors. An innovative place to work There's never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Join us and you'll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future - whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part. An inclusive place to work To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment - one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.
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