Assistant VAT Manager (Group Tax, 9 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Lloyds; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement up to 30 days

Flexible working

Private Medical Benefit

Pension scheme

Share plans

Health insurance

Job summary

Lloyds is seeking a VAT compliance professional to join Group Tax in Edinburgh. You will review VAT returns, apply UK VAT rules, and support audits, with focus on data analysis and accurate tax reporting.

You'll work with Excel, Power Apps, Power Query and Alteryx to transform data, partner with finance teams, and contribute to tax control frameworks. Relevant ATT/ACCA/AAT qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with finance systems such as Oracle ERP and SAP Ariba
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with a range of partners
• A relevant qualification, such as ATT, VAT Compliance Diploma, ACCA or AAT, is preferred; alternatively, you may have gained equivalent expertise through substantial experience in a Finance function
• VAT compliance experience
• Proven experience reviewing complex VAT returns and supporting audits
• Confidence working with large datasets and translating data into clear outputs
• Good working knowledge of UK VAT law and its practical application
• Ability to apply VAT guidance to transactions and data
• Experience in financial services or a large corporate
• Experience with Power Query or Alteryx
• Strong Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Review VAT returns and supporting analysis
• Apply VAT rules to transactions across systems
• Prepare clear documentation to support compliance, controls, and audit requirements
• Deliver work in line with established tax control frameworks and procedures
• Support the VAT team in responding to advisory queries from the business

Skills

Excel

Power Apps

Power Query

Alteryx

Data analysis

VAT compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ATT

ACCA

AAT

VAT Compliance Diploma

Tools

Copilot

Job description

• Group Tax is a key function within the Finance community of LBG, having responsibility for managing the Group’s tax affairs. The Group has a wide range of tax payments, deductions, and reporting obligations both for its own account but also for its colleagues and customers
• Group Tax manages these obligations on behalf of the Group, ensuring the tax consequences of all transactions are understood and that the Group is in full compliance with its statutory obligations
• Use of tools such as Excel, Power Apps, Copilot and Alteryx to manage and transform data including:
• Reviewing VAT Returns, reconciliations and supporting analysis,
• Analysing large and complex data sets to support VAT reporting and issue resolutions
• Apply VAT Rules to transactions and ensure the correct treatment across systems
• Support VAT assurance reviews and audits
• Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and support practical improvements
• Work with finance and business teams to gather data and resolve VAT queries
• Use tools such as Excel, Power Query, and Alteryx to manage and transform data
• Prepare clear documentation to support compliance, controls, and audit requirements
• Deliver work in line with established tax control frameworks and procedures
• Support the VAT team in responding to advisory queries from the business
• Apply working knowledge of UK VAT legislation and HMRC guidance to support decisions

Benefits

• A generous holiday allowance: You’ll be eligible for a minimum of 22 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), rising to 30 days based on length of service and grade.
• A flexible way of working: Whether you want flexibility over your location or when you log on, together we can create an approach that works for you and for the business.
• Family leave: Up to 63 weeks of maternity or adoption leave. Statutory maternity or adoption pay is available for 39 weeks, and 20 weeks will be enhanced to the equivalent of full pay. Partners can have six weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
• Flex cash: This is 4% of your basic salary and can be used to spend on the benefits of your choice, or you can choose to take it as a cash top up in your monthly salary.
• Health insurance: Our company funded Private Medical Benefit provides all colleagues with access to good quality medical care, including accommodation, nursing care and specialist advice.
• Colleague Offers: Get discounts on everything from electrical items to cinema tickets and weekly food shopping. You can share this benefit with up to ten family members or friends.
• Financial products: Take advantage of our great financial products, some at a discounted rate, including current accounts, home and car insurance and loans.
• Share plans: Participate in Sharematch and receive matching shares of up to £45 a month from the company, and you can choose to participate in Sharesave, our combined savings and share option plan.
• Pension: We offer a generous pension plan, with all joiners being automatically enrolled in our ‘Your Tomorrow’ scheme. You can decide how much you save and get a say in where your contributions are invested.

Experience with finance systems such as Oracle ERP and SAP AribaAbility to work independently, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlinesClear communication skills and ability to work with a range of partnersA relevant qualification, such as ATT, VAT Compliance Diploma, ACCA or AAT, is preferred; alternatively, you may have gained equivalent expertise through substantial experience in a Finance functionVAT compliance experienceProven experience reviewing complex VAT returns and supporting auditsConfidence working with large datasets and translating data into clear outputsGood working knowledge of UK VAT law and its practical applicationAbility to apply VAT guidance to transactions and dataExperience in financial services or a large corporateExperience with Power Query or AlteryxStrong Excel skills