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VAT Manager
Network PlusVAT Manager leading compliance processes and VAT reporting for financial operations at Network Plus.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Hands on preparation and submission of VAT returns (monthly and quarterly), including data extraction, cleansing, and manipulation from raw ERP reports.
- Management of VAT forecasts and overseeing all related VAT payments to HMRC.
- Completion of all balance sheet reconciliations for VAT, including the preparation and posting of supporting journals.
- Monitoring of the group structure, managing VAT groups, and handling registrations/deregistrations for new leavers and joiners.
- Acting as the lead point of contact for HMRC audits and enquiries.
- Assisting the Head of Tax with Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliance, maintaining a robust VAT control and governance framework.
- Reviewing existing processes and policies to implement strategies for improvement, data accuracy, and automation.
- Providing VAT advice and guidance on proposed business strategies, contracts, and due diligence for potential acquisitions.
- Delivering training to commercial and operational teams to ensure VAT risks are identified at the source.
- Collaborating with the Finance Transformation team as the lead for VAT reporting and tax technology improvements.
- Continuous review of UK indirect tax developments to identify opportunities for cash flow improvements, recovery, and risk mitigation.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience in managing VAT processes for a large group, either in-house or within a professional tax advisory firm.
- Willingness to 'get into the detail' and be comfortable with the full lifecycle from initial data preparation to final submission.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is desirable but not essential.
- Experience with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC), or Partial Exemption is desirable but not essential.
- Experience with Customs and indirect tax implications of cross border transactions is desirable but not essential.
- Professional qualification in tax or accounting (ATT, ACCA, ACA, CTA) or equivalent.
- Advanced Excel skills (Vlookups, Pivot tables, Sum If, etc) and experience managing complex data sets.
Benefits
Comp & perks- We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.****
- Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.****
- We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.****
- We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.****
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Hard Skills & Tools
VAT returns preparationdata extractiondata cleansingdata manipulationbalance sheet reconciliationsVAT forecastingVAT complianceadvanced Exceltax technology improvementsindirect tax management
Soft Skills
attention to detailtraining deliverycollaborationprocess improvementcommunicationproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsstrategic thinkingrisk mitigation
Certifications
ATTACCAACACTA