Indirect Tax Accountant

Job Title: VAT and Indirect Tax Specialist

This is an exciting new role created to support the expansion of Global Education Group both in the UK and internationally. You will be a key part of the group tax team, reporting to and working closely with the Group Head of Tax. Your primary responsibility will be to lead VAT and indirect tax compliance for the group's operations, minimizing exposure to costs and risks. Specialist knowledge of VAT is required due to its complexity in the business.

You will collaborate with colleagues across the business on a diverse range of activities to ensure compliance with tax legislation. Additionally, you will provide specialist guidance and support on all aspects of business taxation, including clear advice and training to non-tax staff. You will also seek to identify process improvements and engage in system development where possible.

Working closely with the Group Head of Tax and finance business partners, the role focuses on managing the worldwide VAT and indirect tax compliance of the group. You will be the key contact for all VAT and indirect tax issues.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT reporting, filing, and payment requirements.
2. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve systems and processes, ensuring compliance with legislation and deadlines, and integrating tax considerations into process changes.
3. Engage in system development and ongoing improvements to support VAT compliance and filing.
4. Proactively manage the Group's VAT exposure through regular reviews and VAT groupings as needed.
5. Provide project input to manage and understand VAT impacts.
6. Report on VAT impacts, recoveries, and risks as part of financial forecasting and risk management.
7. Monitor and manage compliance for overseas activities and online learning, developing processes as needed.
8. Support the business on indirect tax requirements, including risk management and cross-border support.
9. Assist in training and developing finance staff to recognize when specialist tax support is needed.
10. Manage relationships with external advisors, HMRC, and sector peers.
11. Collaborate with the Group Head of Tax on broader taxation issues.
12. Perform other duties as appropriate for the role.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant and/or tax advisor with significant relevant post-qualification experience in indirect tax compliance.
• Experience in system and process improvements.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, hybrid environment.
• Self-motivated, responsible, with commercial awareness and the ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, solution-oriented, and committed to staff development.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex tax information simply.
• Proficient in IT, especially Excel, and experienced with large ERP systems.
• Strong management, planning, and organizational skills.

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