GVCR Compliance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Reporting to the head of the GVCR compliance delivery team, this is a key role which will support the service delivery and growth of the centralised UK, EU and Global VAT compliance capability in the RSM outsourcing practice. This role has a number of key responsibilities:

• Responsible for insightful analysis of VAT returns / data and timely delivery of UK, EU and international VAT compliance engagements.
• Central point of contact for clients and critical in providing quality assurance over all indirect tax filings for clients.
• Technically strong to be able to assess & review AP / AR data, transactions, tax codes to determine appropriate VAT treatments and reporting requirements.
• Monitor quality of indirect tax data inputs, reports and analyse outputs from key data tests performed during client onboarding and as part of the regular return cycle.
• Develop a deep understanding of client’s business model, supply chain, data & ERP system to provide excellent client servicing and to anticipate VAT opportunities.
• Day to day monitoring, management and development of junior members responsible for delivery of compliance services.
• Assist in building a UK / EU & Global VAT compliance knowledge centre / database for clients and delivery team to enhance efficiency and to improve client experience.
• Ensure compliance documentation and process notes are kept up to date, reflecting on legislative and business changes to ensure accurate VAT reporting.
• Identify issues and opportunities to continuously improve internal compliance processes and involvement in process efficiency and transformation projects for clients.
• Any other ad hoc internal projects as they emerge within the GVCR business.

About the ideal candidate

• Excellent VAT compliance technical skills ideally from a previous European role in practice or industry with an ability to identify advisory projects from underlying compliance data;
• An interest and strong capability in VAT return processing, process improvement and technology enablement;
• Ownership and management skills with the ability and experience to manage and guide junior members of staff in the compliance function;
• Effective use of IT, including Microsoft Office packages in particular Excel but extending to Alteryx and similar tools;
• Relationship management – internally and externally;
• Exposure to projects with an international dimension and appreciation of the cultural nuances this generates;
• Ability to organise and manage time efficiently and effectively;
• Skills in functional process-mapping, including an attention to detail and ability to identify anomalies;
• Ambitious and motivated – this role has a clear progression path for the right individual.