Job Title: Senior VAT Manager with 1 direct report

Contract - 6 Months

Reports To: Head of Tax

READING: HYBRID: 2-3 days in the office

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY

Responsibility for the review of UK VAT compliance including quarterly VAT returns taking full ownership of the review process and ensuring submission is made to HMRC by the statutory deadlines.
Responsibility for the review of VAT balance sheet accounts and ensuring that differences are investigated, and appropriate accounting action is taken where required.
Responsibility for the review of VAT journals.
Resolving VAT queries received from the business.
Undertaking contract reviews.
Leading VAT and business projects.
Preparation of correspondence for HMRC in relation to VAT projects.
Resolving and managing HMRC enquiries.
Identification and implementation of improvements to the above processes
Provide support to the Head of Tax on advising the business on the VAT impact of new initiatives.

EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIRED

Must have:

Qualified (CTA/ACA or equivalent)
At least 6 years VAT compliance experience
Attention to detail
Strong analytical skills
Good excel skills
Accounting knowledge
Proactive, self-motivated
Strong communication skills
Drive and enthusiasm

Nice to have:

Employment tax knowledge and experience
Corporation tax knowledge

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