Interim VAT Manager

Job Title:

Interim VAT Manager

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, Hybrid ( 3 days office, 2 days remote each week)

Working hours:

Monday - Friday 37.5hrs

Salary: £450 per day (inside IR35)

Contract:

3 month contract

Join a Leading Consumer Business and Become the VAT Subject Matter Expert

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced VAT professional to join a large and well-established business as Interim VAT Manager, reporting directly to the Head of Tax.

This is a specialist role offering significant exposure across the organisation, where you'll take ownership of all VAT-related matters, provide expert guidance to senior stakeholders, and ensure the business remains fully compliant whilst identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls.

You'll work closely with Finance, Operations, IT, external advisors, auditors, and HMRC for a period of 3 months.

Key Responsibilities of the VAT Manager:

VAT Compliance & Reporting

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly VAT returns, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission.
• Take ownership of VAT reconciliations, balance sheet reviews, and VAT-related reporting across the business.
• Manage VAT provisions, residual VAT calculations, and Partial Exemption Special Method (PESM) reporting.
• Oversee Tour Operator Margin Scheme (TOMS) calculations and repor...