UK VAT Advisory Manager

Sitting within the European VAT Advisory team, the manager will work across a range of VAT-related projects, from straightforward to highly complex, each with unique implementation challenges.

This role involves cross-functional collaboration, offering exposure to diverse perspectives and the opportunity to work alongside experienced tax professionals with deep UK and international expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide expert VAT guidance for ongoing UK business operations and compliance activities, as well as new UK-based initiatives.
* Contribute to occasional cross-border retail and regulatory projects across the EU, ensuring VAT requirements are accurately implemented.
* Support the delivery and execution of VAT obligations arising from new retail business ventures or regulatory changes.
* Collaborate with the UK VAT Compliance team to offer technical advice and ensure alignment with current legislation and best practices.
* Engage daily with internal teams including Tax Engine and Taxonomy, Legal, Finance, Accounting, and various business units to ensure cohesive VAT strategy and execution.
* Participate in the review of commercial agreements, particularly those related to UK real estate transactions, to assess VAT implications.
* Evaluate and determine appropriate VAT rates for complex product offerings, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
* Respond to VAT-related queries from finance, accounting, and operational teams, providing clear and actionable guidance.

Candidate Requirements:

* Extensive VAT experience gained within a large accounting firm, law firm or large or listed company.
* In depth VAT technical knowledge, in particular UK VAT and cross border knowledge and experience providing VAT advice to business partners and stakeholders.
* Experience working in the retail or e-commerce industry.
* Experience providing real estate advice.
* Professional tax qualification.