Indirect Tax

Reference: BH-237238

Indirect Tax ManagerA newly created role as Indirect Tax Accountant / VAT Accountant within a high growth multi-site business offering an excellent working culture and fantastic benefits

Job Purpose:

Part of a team responsible for:

Managing all aspects of VAT compliance, reporting and payment in all jurisdictions.

Managing real time reporting requirements.

Identifying / converting tax-saving opportunities.

Assisting business strategy by providing tax forecasting and analysis.the role covers a wide variety of responsibilities, including:

Primary VAT lead for the Group, which would include:

All countries: preparation and finalisation of c. 15 VAT returns

Either submit VAT returns or provide to advisor to submit (dependent on country)
Managing real time reporting requirements, e.g. SII in Spain Balance sheet reconciliations

Respond to the evolving business strategy by providing tax support, ideas, and analysis

Work with advisors in all territories as appropriate and manage / control department costs

Understand the business and identify tax risk and opportunities

Map and improve in-house processes, including automation

Forecast tax exposures

Liaising with tax authorities, including on enquiries, and any tax saving reclaims identified

Maintenance of UK tax risk register re VAT items

Preparation, finalisation and submission of Construction Industry Scheme Responding to audit VAT queriesPLC reporting requirements experience

Experience in some / all of the non-UK jurisdictions is desirable, but not essential.

Skills/experienceCTA/ACA/CA qualification or equivalent, large accountancy firm training/experience desirable.

Significant post-qualification VAT experience, ideally within large or complex organisations.

Experience of forecasting.

Minimum of intermediate Excel skills.

Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is beneficial.

Understanding of Alteryx is beneficial.

Benefits include:
Hybrid working, Bonus, pension and excellent core benefits.