Senior VAT Manager

Senior VAT Manager – Greater Manchester, Surrey or London – Hybrid – Permanent 37.5 hours per week – £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Company cultures & job summary

Our client is looking for a Senior VAT Manager to take full ownership of VAT compliance and advisory across UK and European entities.

You'll need deep UK VAT expertise, hands-on experience managing end-to-end compliance, and the confidence to advise on complex transactions. This is a broad, senior role with real visibility across a large multinational group.

You ideally should have experience working for large corporations and have good stakeholder management experience.

Working Patterns and location – Hybrid – 2 days per week on site (more flexible working options available)

The Key Responsibilities of a Senior VAT Manager:

* Own end-to-end UK VAT compliance, including review, approval and MTD submission of returns.

* Review and support VAT return submissions for Irish, French, German and Swiss entities.

* Manage and review Joint Operation VAT returns and provide associated advisory.

* Lead HMRC liaison, including all compliance interactions and SAO reporting for UK VAT.

* Advise the business on VAT implications of major projects, cross-border supplies and joint operations.

* Monitor legislative changes and communicate VAT impacts to relevant stakeholders.

* Develop and maintain VAT governance frameworks, policies and process documentation.

* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance compliance efficiency and accuracy.

Below is a list of Key Skills required for a Senior VAT Manager, however you will not be expected to have everything:

* Professional tax qualification — CTA, ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent.

* Strong technical knowledge of UK VAT legislation, HMRC guidance and Making Tax Digital.

* Experience managing VAT compliance end-to-end within a large or multinational group.

* Experience advising on complex VAT matters including joint ventures, international services and CIS Domestic Reverse Charge.

* Proven track record managing HMRC relationships and handling SAO compliance obligations.

* Ability to manage and instruct external VAT advisers and review their outputs.

* Commercially aware with the ability to deliver clear, practical advice on complex transactions.

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The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

* Experience with European indirect tax compliance across jurisdictions such as Ireland, France or Germany.

* Exposure to Middle Eastern indirect tax compliance and advisory.

* Background in Big 4 or mid-tier accountancy practice.

* Experience advising on land and property VAT or capital goods scheme.

* Ad hoc customs and trade advisory experience.

Our clients Offer a range of benefits for permanent workers. As well as an excellent salary you will receive the following:

Pension up to 10% client contribution.

Life assurance, income protection insurance and critical illness cover.

Option to buy & sell holiday.

Dental, health, medical, travel and gadget insurance.

24/7 Digital GP.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

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