
VAT Manager – Compliance
IVC Evidensia UK
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Keynsham • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Provide VAT technical support to the Head of Indirect Taxes or directly to the business.
- Manage, provide support to, and review the outputs of the VAT Associates, who undertake the preparation of all VAT returns across the Group.
- Manage the VAT control framework, including identifying and implementing process improvements while ensuring compliance with MTD.
- Provide support on project work on an ad hoc basis, such as supporting the implementation of the Group’s new ERP system, advising on M&A or one-off restructuring projects
Requirements
- Qualified accountant or tax advisor
- Several years’ post-qualification, with evidence of CPD
- Experience could be gained in practice or industry (or combination)
- Proven track record in VAT
- Working knowledge of VAT across multiple territories.
- The ability to understand and explain technical issues.
- An understanding and ability to quantify, communicate and manage VAT risk.
- Effective communicator; able to build strong relationships with colleagues in other countries and departments and with third party advisors.
- A desire to identify improvements and drive change.
- Strong time management skills; comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently.
- An ability to understand issues and identify potential solutions.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- A desire to grow with the role as the Group continues to grow.
Benefits
- Work-life balance
- 26 days annual leave
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
- Pension
- Discretionary Bonus
- Discounted staff pet care
- Dog Friendly office
- Free Parking available at Head Office
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
VATVAT returnsVAT control frameworkprocess improvementsMTD complianceERP systemsM&Arestructuring projects
Soft skills
effective communicationrelationship buildingtime managementproblem solvingchange managementadaptability
Certifications
qualified accountanttax advisorCPD