Indirect Tax

Job description

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 benefitsJob 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 returnsEither submit VAT returns or provide to advisor to submit (dependent on country)Managing real time reporting requirements, e.g. SII in SpainBalance sheet reconciliationsRespond to the evolving business strategy by providing tax support, ideas, and analysisWork with advisors in all territories as appropriate and manage / control department costsUnderstand the business and identify tax risk and opportunitiesMap and improve in-house processes, including automationForecast tax exposuresLiaising with tax authorities, including on enquiries, and any tax saving reclaims identifiedMaintenance of UK tax risk register re VAT itemsPreparation, finalisation and submission of Construction Industry SchemeResponding to audit VAT queriesPLC reporting requirements experienceExperience 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.