In House VAT Manager

Hitchenor Wakeford Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy business in the UK is seeking an experienced In-House VAT Manager. This pivotal role involves managing VAT and indirect tax matters, advising on compliance for contracting and international transactions, and working closely with finance teams to mitigate tax risks. The ideal candidate is professionally qualified with strong expertise in UK VAT, effective communication skills, and experience with ERP systems. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to make a significant impact in a complex, international environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with CIS is highly desirable.
• Experience within the consultancy or professional services sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Able to explain complex tax concepts clearly to non-specialist audiences.

Responsibilities

• Advise on VAT implications for contracting and commercial arrangements.
• Manage cross-border VAT issues and ensure compliance with international tax obligations.
• Oversee all aspects of VAT, CIS, and other indirect tax compliance.
• Support UK corporation tax compliance and reporting.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in UK VAT and indirect taxes

Proven experience in an in-house tax function

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Education

Professionally qualified (e.g. CTA, ACA, ACCA)

Tools

ERP systems (such as Dynamics, Oracle, SAP)

Job description

A leading international consultancy business is currently recruiting for an experienced In-House VAT Manager to take ownership of all VAT and indirect tax matters across the organisation.

This is a pivotal role with responsibility for a range of complex VAT scenarios including contracting arrangements, cross-border transactions, and compliance with VAT, CIS, and UK corporation tax. You will work closely with both operational and finance teams, acting as the key point of contact for tax matters and proactively identifying and managing tax risks across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on VAT implications for contracting and commercial arrangements.
• Manage cross-border VAT issues and ensure compliance with international tax obligations.
• Oversee all aspects of VAT, CIS, and other indirect tax compliance.
• Support UK corporation tax compliance and reporting.
• Provide internal guidance on direct and indirect tax matters, both in the UK and internationally.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, ensuring tax risks are understood and mitigated.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.

About You:

• Professionally qualified (e.g. CTA, ACA, ACCA) or with equivalent tax experience.
• Strong technical expertise in UK VAT and indirect taxes; experience with CIS is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in an in-house tax function or within a professional services firm.
• Experience within the consultancy or professional services sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to explain complex tax concepts clearly to non-specialist audiences.
• Experience with ERP systems (such as Dynamics, Oracle, SAP).

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation and make a real impact by shaping the tax function in a complex, international environment.