VAT Compliance & Advisory Manager

Company Description At Informa, no two days and no two people are the same, and you'll find the freedom, opportunity and support of a fantastic community to make a real impact.

We’re an international business that connects specialists with knowledge, helping them to learn more, know more and do more through live and on demand events, digital and data-driven services and academic research.

We are home to over 10,000 colleagues across 30 countries and are a member of the UK’s FTSE 100 group of leading public  Global Support, we provide expert guidance and hands-on support to the Informa Group and Informa’s many business teams. Across tech, finance, legal, corporate development, HR, communications, operations and many other areas, we work collaboratively and flexibly to help our brands serve their customers and help the company succeed.

Job Description This role is based 2 days a week in our Howick Place office with a requirement for 1 day in our Colchester office. Reporting into the Head of Tax Compliance & Statutory Accounting for EMEA & APAC, this is a key operational role which is accountable for the efficient day to day running of the VAT team. The Global Tax & Financial Accounting team is responsible for the preparation and filing of indirect and direct tax filings, statutory account filings and treasury back office functions.

The VAT Compliance Manager will provide strong leadership and guide the team to contribute to the success of the organisation. Developing high performing teams is a must and being able to demonstrate the ability to implement / drive robust change management controls and enhance processes. The individual will be responsible for ensuring the team delivers high value, consistent accounting service.

The VAT Compliance Manager is expected to assume the following key responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required:

Oversight of EMEA VAT compliance for all legal entities and liaising with advisors as required.

Provision of complex VAT advice to SSC teams and the operating divisions including new VAT requirements, legislative changes and the impact of business developments on VAT requirements

Identification and delivery of process and systems improvements / automation by leading special projects including key process testing, new processes & systems.

Oversight of setting up new VAT registrations

Liaising with UK and overseas Tax Authorities on issues or audits

Manage VAT due diligence and provide advice on new acquisitions, divestments, business product changes and other adhoc projects

Ensure systems are up to date for VAT rate changes, liaising with relevant system teams

Maintaining a risk review register and attending risk review meetings with the business. Identification of new VAT compliance requirements through discussions with the business and review of event plans and relevant reports.

Preparation and delivery of VAT training where necessary to Tax & Financial Accounting Team or other business teams

Oversight of EMEA VAT balance sheet reconciliations Ensure compliance with internal controls framework and support internal & external audits as required

Oversee, motivate and manage your team People development to ensure the effectiveness of all staff within the department concentrating on both performance and soft skill development

Planning and prioritising the work within the department ensuring resource management is considered

Preparation and reporting of specific performance metrics within agreed deadlines

Ensure a robust communication structure is in place across the team to ensure all key messages are communicated.

Participate in Recruitment & Selection processes

Provide assistance in identifying career development opportunities for direct reports

Actively support a culture of team engagement

Act as a role model to others

Work closely with HR to ensure all people management processes and policies are being adhered to Qualifications

Professional tax qualification (e.g. CTA) and/or accounting qualification e.g. (ACA/ACCA) preferred.

Excellent knowledge and understanding of all Tax processes including best practice in Tax, people, processes and technology

Significant knowledge…