Job Description
- Managing UK VAT and indirect tax matters including : review of compliance processes and controls, new and existing tax projects with indirect tax considerations and monitoring the impact of new tax legislation
- Supporting UK M&A due diligence processes ensuring indirect tax considerations have been met
- Leading the implementation and conclusion of ongoing UK VAT savings projects and identifying new indirect tax savings opportunities for the Group
- Leading indirect tax support to on-board new acquisitions (systems, processes, compliance) and oversee testing and go-live with Group’s MTD solution (Alphavat)
- Support in preparing and reviewing UK Group VAT returns prepared by the segment finance teams and consolidated by the Indirect Tax Manager. Post-review of other non-UK VAT returns where necessary (e.g. Ireland)
- Manage discussions with HMRC and internal stakeholders on the Group’s Partial Exemption Special Method (PESM) and associated VAT recoverability
- Responding to ad hoc VAT and indirect tax queries from business
- Supporting Tax and Finance team colleagues on non UK projects where relevant
- Development of UK VAT Manager
Qualifications & Experience :
At least 10+ years’ experience in Indirect Tax, in-house experience essentialACA / CTA qualifiedRelevant experience in PESMs gained within Insurance or Financial Services (insurance industry preferred)Experience in coaching and managing at least one direct reportPerson Specification :
Reporting directly to the Group Head of Tax, you will demonstrate effective communication skills and enjoy internal and external stakeholder management providing subject matter expertise
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