VAT Manager

As the VAT Manager, you will handle various commercial and technical issues, managing large data sets and high-value transactions. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end reporting and compliance process, ensuring a robust governance framework, and regularly implementing process improvements.

The successful candidate will be skilled at managing change, simplifying complex tax issues, and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels. A broad knowledge of tax and commercial concepts is essential for influencing processes and discussions.
The ideal candidate has proven experience in VAT compliance and indirect tax within a commercial environment. You will excel at building relationships at all levels, providing high-quality technical tax advice, and maintaining strong internal policies, processes, and controls.

Responsibilities

* Oversee and review the end-to-end monthly VAT return process for two UK VAT Groups.
* Support the VAT Lead in maintaining the HMRC relationship.
* Provide advice on business-as-usual queries, such as contract reviews and VAT treatment of various transactions.
* Contribute to finance and commercial projects and other new business initiatives.
* Review key business areas and provide recommendations as part of ongoing controls and risk reviews.
* Maintain a suitable governance framework and assess BRR and SAO preparedness.
* Monitor and implement relevant changes in indirect tax legislation.
* Provide VAT training to the business.

Qualifications

* Proven experience in a VAT compliance and advisory role within a commercial context.
* Strong understanding of indirect tax compliance processes, particularly in the UK.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong data analysis and attention to detail.
* Commercially minded with the ability to provide clear, strategic advice.
* ACA, ACCA, ATT, CTA qualified (or equivalent).

Desirable

* Knowledge of Oracle and OneSource for VAT.
* Demonstrable experience operating at a managerial level.