Indirect Tax

Investigo; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus

Pension

Core benefits

Job summary

Investigo is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager in a newly created role within a high-growth multi-site business, offering an excellent working culture and strong benefits.

You will lead the primary VAT function for the group, managing VAT returns and real-time reporting across jurisdictions while forecasting tax exposures to inform business strategy and liaising with advisors as needed.

Qualifications

• CTA/ACA/CA qualification or equivalent; large firm training desirable.
• Significant post-qualification VAT experience in large or complex organisations.
• Experience of forecasting.
• Minimum of intermediate Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is beneficial.
• Understanding of Alteryx is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• All countries: preparation and finalisation of c. 15 VAT returns.
• Manage real time reporting requirements across jurisdictions e.g. SII.
• Forecast tax exposures and provide risk insights to support business strategy.
• Liaise with tax authorities and advisers; manage/monitor VAT inquiries.
• Identify and implement VAT process improvements; drive automation where possible.

Skills

VAT compliance

VAT forecasting

Real-time reporting

Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Alteryx

Education

CTA/ACA/CA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Alteryx

Excel

Job description

Indirect Tax ManagerA newly created role as Indirect Tax Accountant / VAT Accountant within a high growth multi-site business offering an excellent working culture and fantastic benefits

Job Purpose

Part of a team responsible for:

• Managing all aspects of VAT compliance, reporting and payment in all jurisdictions.
• Managing real time reporting requirements.
• Identifying / converting tax-saving opportunities.
• Assisting business strategy by providing tax forecasting and analysis.

the role covers a wide variety of responsibilities, including:

Primary VAT lead for the Group, which would include:

• All countries: preparation and finalisation of c. 15 VAT returnsEither submit VAT returns or provide to advisor to submit (dependent on country)Managing real time reporting requirements, e.g. SII in SpainBalance sheet reconciliationsRespond to the evolving business strategy by providing tax support, ideas, and analysisWork with advisors in all territories as appropriate and manage / control department costsUnderstand the business and identify tax risk and opportunitiesMap and improve in-house processes, including automationForecast tax exposuresLiaising with tax authorities, including on enquiries, and any tax saving reclaims identifiedMaintenance of UK tax risk register re VAT itemsPreparation, finalisation and submission of Construction Industry SchemeResponding to audit VAT queriesPLC reporting requirements experienceExperience in some / all of the non-UK jurisdictions is desirable, but not essential.

Skills/experience

• CTA/ACA/CA qualification or equivalent, large accountancy firm training/experience desirable.
• Significant post-qualification VAT experience, ideally within large or complex organisations.
• Experience of forecasting.
• Minimum of intermediate Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is beneficial.
• Understanding of Alteryx is beneficial.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working, Bonus, pension and excellent core benefits.