Indirect Tax Compliance & Reporting Manager

Indirect Tax Compliance & Reporting Manager

Working hours:

This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Location:

Fareham/UK hybrid – working from the office 1-2 days a week.

The opportunity:

To step into a leadership role overseeing the indirect tax compliance & reporting for Zurich entities in the UK and Isle of Man, with responsibility for delivering robust VAT processes, managing risk, and shaping the tax function in a complex, highly regulated environment.

To be part of an established and well respect in-house tax team, gaining experience of a wide variety of tax considerations.

This is a key role, requiring strong tax knowledge and people management skills to manage the delivery of indirect tax compliance by the team, and brings exposure to key stakeholders across the business.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need. What will you be doing?

Manage a team of four experienced tax professionals

Oversee preparation, review and submission of UK VAT returns for Zurich in the UK and Isle of Man Ensure correct application of partial exemption and input tax recovery methods

Manage VAT registration/de registration, group VAT issues and option to tax matters where relevant

Oversee preparation, calculation and filing of UK IPT returns

Oversee calculation and filing of Foreign Premium Tax returns

Reconciliation of control accounts to source systems

Work closely with UK & Isle of Man Finance teams to ensure the impact of indirect taxes is factored into financial reporting & decision making

Maintain a strong relationship with HMRC managing queries, reviews and audits and contributing to the BRR+ process

Provide indirect tax support & input into the SAO and Uncertain Tax Treatment reporting processes

Develop governance processes and ensure process documentation is maintained and updated

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the VAT compliance and reporting cycle

Engage with a range of stakeholders across the UK and Isle of Man business, and also third-party suppliers, to ensure the timely and accurate supply of information required for compliance processes

What are we looking for?

Significant UK VAT compliance experience with a strong understanding of partial exemption special methods, the interaction of VAT grouping and branches, and cross-border VAT considerations

An understanding of VAT considerations around single/multiple supplies and property transactions

Experience of Insurance Premium Tax compliance desirable

Experience of leading or supervising a team Ability to build relationships and partner with a variety of stakeholders such as other Finance teams, market facing units, external advisors and HMRCStrong communication skills, in particular the ability to explain complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders

Experience in financial services and/or insurance (both P&C and life) preferable5 years ACA/ACCA/CTA post-qualification experience

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday, alongside a range of other flexible benefits

You can find out more about our wide range of employee benefits on our website.

Who we are:

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. Together, we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. With over 65,000 employees, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company that…