EMEA VAT Lead & Advisory Manager

jobr.pro; Colchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Volunteer time

Job summary

Informa is seeking a VAT Compliance & Advisory Manager to lead the EMEA VAT team from its Colchester area office. You will oversee compliance, provide expert VAT advice, drive process improvements, and partner with HR and senior stakeholders to develop your team.

The role requires a professional tax qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA), strong leadership, and at least 6 years of VAT experience. A flexible in-person/remote work balance is offered with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Professional tax qualification (e.g. CTA) and/or accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA).
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of all Tax processes including best practice in Tax, people, processes and technology
• Significant knowledge of SAP, Oracle and relevant sales order processing systems
• Excellent knowledge of leadership, coaching and people development
• A track record of continuous professional and management development
• Knowledge of dealing with acquisitions and disposals
• 6 years relevant VAT experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee EMEA VAT compliance for all entities and liaise with advisors as required.
• Provide complex VAT advice to SSC teams and operating divisions including new VAT requirements, legislative changes and business developments.
• Identify and deliver process and systems improvements / automation by leading special projects including key process testing, new processes & systems.
• Oversee setting up new VAT registrations and liaising with UK and overseas Tax Authorities on issues or audits.
• Manage VAT due diligence and provide advice on acquisitions, divestments, and other adhoc projects.
• Ensure systems are up to date for VAT rate changes; liaise with relevant system teams.
• Maintain a risk review register and attend risk review meetings; identify newVAT requirements.
• Prepare and deliver VAT training to Tax & Financial Accounting Team or other business teams
• Oversee VAT balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls; support audits
• Oversee, motivate and manage the team; develop staff and manage resource planning
• Prepare and report performance metrics within deadlines; maintain clear communication within the team
• Participate in recruitment & selection processes and support career development of reports
• Promote a culture of engagement and act as a role model to others
• Collaborate with HR on people management processes and policies

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

CTA or ACA/ACCA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Informa is seeking a VAT Compliance & Advisory Manager to lead the EMEA VAT team from its Colchester area office. You will oversee compliance, provide expert VAT advice, drive process improvements, and partner with HR and senior stakeholders to develop your team.

The role requires a professional tax qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA), strong leadership, and at least 6 years of VAT experience. A flexible in-person/remote work balance is offered with comprehensive benefits.