GVCR Compliance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a VAT Compliance Specialist to support the growth of their UK and international VAT compliance services. This pivotal role involves insightful analysis of VAT returns, ensuring quality assurance for indirect tax filings, and developing junior team members. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical VAT skills, a keen interest in process improvement, and proficiency in IT tools like Microsoft Excel and Alteryx. Join a dynamic team that values ambition and offers a clear progression path for the right individual, making a significant impact in the compliance landscape.

Qualifications

• Strong VAT compliance skills with a focus on advisory opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and IT tools for effective data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze VAT returns/data and ensure timely compliance engagements.
• Manage junior team members and enhance client service through VAT insights.

Skills

VAT compliance technical skills

Process improvement

Leadership skills

Microsoft Excel

Relationship management

Time management

Attention to detail

Anomaly detection

Tools

Alteryx

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Role Overview

Reporting to the head of the GVCR compliance delivery team, this is a key role supporting the service delivery and growth of the centralised UK, EU, and Global VAT compliance capability within the RSM outsourcing practice. The role encompasses several key responsibilities:

1. Responsible for insightful analysis of VAT returns/data and timely delivery of UK, EU, and international VAT compliance engagements.
2. Serve as the central point of contact for clients, providing quality assurance over all indirect tax filings.
3. Assess and review AP/AR data, transactions, and tax codes to determine appropriate VAT treatments and reporting requirements.
4. Monitor the quality of indirect tax data inputs and outputs, especially during client onboarding and regular return cycles.
5. Develop a deep understanding of clients’ business models, supply chains, data, and ERP systems to enhance client service and identify VAT opportunities.
6. Manage and develop junior team members responsible for compliance service delivery.
7. Assist in building a VAT compliance knowledge centre to improve efficiency and client experience.
8. Maintain up-to-date compliance documentation reflecting legislative and business changes.
9. Identify and implement process improvements and participate in transformation projects.
10. Handle any other ad hoc internal projects within GVCR.

About the Ideal Candidate

• Strong VAT compliance technical skills, preferably from a European practice or industry background, with the ability to identify advisory opportunities.
• Interest in VAT return processing, process improvement, and technology enablement.
• Ownership and leadership skills to manage and guide junior staff.
• Proficiency in IT tools, especially Microsoft Excel, Alteryx, or similar.
• Effective relationship management skills internally and externally.
• Experience with international projects and cultural awareness.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail and skills in process mapping and anomaly detection.
• Ambitious and motivated, with a clear progression path for the right individual.