VAT Compliance Manager - Global business

The Group VAT Team manages the VAT and associated compliance for our group companies in Europe, whilst working with stakeholders across the business.

Client Details

Our client are a leading employer in Wiltshire offering a great prospect of joining a market leading tax team with a European exposure.

Description

The key responsibilities for this VAT Manager based in Wiltshire:

• Review and ensure timely submission of monthly and annual VAT returns along with associated Intrastat and EC Sales Listings for European territories.
• Returns are primarily prepared in-house, but the role involves liaising with external advisors in some territories to manage submissions.
• Review and reconciliation of real-time invoice-reporting requirements in some territories.
• Ensure all VAT payments are assessed and made on time. Also prepare forecasts of VAT payments for Treasury.
• Review VAT balance sheet reconciliations prepared by team by set deadline.
• Liaise with key internal stakeholders in business units to resolve issues identified through compliance process and see through to resolution
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in existing compliance processes, be that through change in ways of working, better utilising systems etc.
• Work with internal stakeholders and advisors to ensure that local tax audits involving VAT are managed effectively and in-line with group policies.
• Work with other tax teams (international tax/ transfer pricing) as necessary to ensure VAT implications appropriately considered e. VAT implications of TP adjustments.
• Keep updated on tax developments in VAT law/practice and assess their impact on the business.
• Support/lead on ad hoc project work dependent on need.
• Support and build capability within the VAT compliance team.

Profile

Our client are searching for candidates who have the following experience for their VAT Manager role in Wiltshire:

• Existing experience of UK VAT and of VAT in other European jurisdictions is essential.
• Existing knowledge of SAP and a background in accounting are highly desirable.
• Ability to manage own time to meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong numerical background and advanced Excel skills.
• High levels of accuracy and an eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills, and an ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Ability to be pro-active and take initiative.

Job Offer

Highly competitive base salary up to £60,000
Four figure Bonus
25 days annual leave
Wider flexible benefits