Assistant VAT Manager – Group Tax

Lloyds Banking Group

Assistant VAT Manager in Group Tax handling compliance and process improvements for VAT. Collaborating with finance teams using advanced data solutions and tools like Excel and Alteryx.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeEdinburgh • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £48,987 - £54,830 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracleOracle ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use of tools such as Excel, Power Apps, Copilot and Alteryx to manage and transform data including: Reviewing VAT Returns, reconciliations and supporting analysis, Analysing large and complex data sets to support VAT reporting and issue resolutions
Apply VAT Rules to transactions and ensure the accurate treatment across systems.
Support VAT assurance reviews and audits.
Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and support practical improvements.
Work with finance and business teams to gather data and resolve VAT queries.
Prepare clear documentation to support compliance, controls, and audit requirements.
Deliver work in line with established tax control frameworks and procedures.
Support the VAT team in responding to advisory queries from the business.
Apply working knowledge of UK VAT legislation and HMRC guidance to support decisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A relevant qualification, such as ATT, VAT Compliance Diploma, ACCA or AAT, is preferred; alternatively, you may have gained equivalent expertise through substantial experience in a Finance function.
VAT compliance experience.
Proven experience reviewing complex VAT returns and supporting audits.
Good working knowledge of UK VAT law and its practical application.
Ability to apply VAT guidance to transactions and data.
Confidence working with large datasets and translating data into clear outputs.
Experience with finance systems such as Oracle ERP and SAP Ariba.
Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
Clear communication skills and ability to work with a range of partners.
Strong Excel skills.
Experience with Power Query or Alteryx.
Experience in financial services or a large corporate.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
An annual performance-related bonus
Share schemes including free shares.
Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
28 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

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Hard Skills & Tools

VAT ComplianceData AnalysisVAT Returns ReviewAudit SupportProcess ImprovementTransaction AnalysisLarge Dataset ManagementClear Documentation PreparationVAT Guidance ApplicationControl Framework Adherence

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationIndependent WorkEffective PrioritizationDeadline Management

Certifications

ATTVAT Compliance DiplomaACCAAAT