Assistant VAT Manager (Group Tax, 9 Month Fixed Term Contract

Position: Assistant VAT Manager (Group Tax, 9 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: City of Edinburgh

• Group Tax is a key function within the Finance community of LBG, having responsibility for managing the Group’s tax affairs. The Group has a wide range of tax payments, deductions, and reporting obligations both for its own account but also for its colleagues and customers
• Group Tax manages these obligations on behalf of the Group, ensuring the tax consequences of all transactions are understood and that the Group is in full compliance with its statutory obligations
• Use of tools such as Excel, Power Apps, Copilot and Alteryx to manage and transform data including:
• Reviewing VAT Returns, reconciliations and supporting analysis,
• Analysing large and complex data sets to support VAT reporting and issue resolutions
• Apply VAT Rules to transactions and ensure the correct treatment across systems
• Support VAT assurance reviews and audits
• Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and support practical improvements
• Work with finance and business teams to gather data and resolve VAT queries
• Use tools such as Excel, Power Query, and Alteryx to manage and transform data
• Prepare clear documentation to support compliance, controls, and audit requirements
• Deliver work in line with established tax control frameworks and procedures
• Support the VAT team in responding to advisory queries from the business
• Apply working knowledge of UK VAT legislation and HMRC guidance to support decisions

Benefits

• A generous holiday allowance:
  You’ll be eligible for a minimum of 22 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), rising to 30 days based on length of service and grade.
• A flexible way of working:
  Whether you want flexibility over your location or when you log on, together we can create an approach that works for you and for the business.
• Family leave:
  Up to 63 weeks of maternity or adoption leave. Statutory maternity or adoption pay is available for 39 weeks, and 20 weeks will be enhanced to the equivalent of full pay. Partners can have six weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
• Flex cash:
  This is 4% of your basic salary and can be used to spend on the benefits of your choice, or you can choose to take it as a cash top up in your monthly salary.
• Health insurance:
  Our company funded Private Medical Benefit provides all colleagues with access to good quality medical care, including accommodation, nursing care and specialist advice.
• Colleague Offers:
  Get discounts on everything from electrical items to cinema tickets and weekly food shopping. You can share this benefit with up to ten family members or friends.
• Financial products:
  Take advantage of our great financial products, some at a discounted rate, including current accounts, home and car insurance and loans.
• Share plans:
  Participate in Share match and receive matching shares of up to £45 a month from the company, and you can choose to participate in Sharesave, our combined savings and share option plan.
• Pension:
  We offer a generous pension plan, with all joiners being automatically enrolled in our ‘Your Tomorrow’ scheme. You can decide how much you save and get a say in where your contributions are invested.

Ability to apply VAT guidance to transactions and data Proven experience reviewing complex VAT returns and supporting audits

Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines

Confidence working with large datasets and translating data into clear outputs

Good working knowledge of UK VAT law and its practical application

Experience with finance systems such as Oracle ERP and SAP AribaA relevant qualification, such as ATT, VAT Compliance Diploma, ACCA or AAT, is preferred; alternatively, you may have gained equivalent expertise through substantial experience in a Finance function

Clear communication skills and ability to work with a range of partnersVAT compliance experience

Experience in financial services or a large corporate

Experience with Power Query or Alteryx Strong Excel skills#J-18808-Ljbffr