Our client is an international business with a very strong brand name and long term history, and with a EMEA regional headquarters in South Hertfordshire.
The company is now seeking a very capable and technically savvy Indirect Tax / VAT Manager to take a lead role for the VAT function in Europe and to act in an internal advisory capacity across a range of issues. Due to the nature of this role, it is envisaged that this role could be performed on a FULL TIME or PART TIME basis, with additional flexible working arrangements available.
Reporting to a European Tax Director, the role will include:
Advising the business on structuring of cross-border flows and contracts to ensure VAT compliance
Maintaining the VAT compliance processes with the SAP system, liaising with IT VAT system specialist
Manage and monitor controls around VAT preparation within a SSC
Respond to AP and AR queries on VAT issues
Manage VAT audits around the group, and interface with tax authorities on compliance issues
To match the requirements of this role, you will have a strong VAT training and will have worked in a specialist VAT role, operating at Manager or Assistant Manager level. Ideally trained and qualified ACA / CTA (or equivalent), you may have started your tax career with an accounting firm and then made the move to industry to an in-house VAT role. You will need to be very 'hands-on' with the detail surrounding company transactions, and how VAT is treated, and be able to communicate this effectively to finance / accounts contacts. You will have sound commercial knowledge, be able to influence at different levels in the business, and be self-motivated.
This role presents an excellent opportunity to work in a high calibre in-house VAT role on a full or part time basis, and with career development possibilities.