Senior VAT Manager

Role: Senior VAT Manager

Type: Permanent

Location: Reading (Hybrid)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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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