Indirect Tax Associate, Banking, London - Morgan McKinley

Jobs via eFinancialCareers; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a VAT Associate to join a dynamic indirect tax team within a prestigious international banking group headquartered in London. This role offers the chance to engage in various VAT compliance tasks, including preparing quarterly VAT returns and assisting with EMEA VAT reporting. You will collaborate closely with the Indirect Tax Manager, gaining exposure to operational taxes and enhancing your expertise in a supportive environment. If you have a strong foundation in indirect taxes and are pursuing a professional qualification, this position could be the perfect step in your career journey. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers a platform for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in indirect taxes, particularly VAT.
• Completion or significant progress towards a professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare UK quarterly VAT returns and annual adjustments.
• Assist with EMEA VAT reporting and compliance requirements.
• Provide tax technical advice and identify new tax legislation.

Skills

VAT Compliance

Indirect Tax Management

Excel Skills

Tax Technical Advice

Project Management

Education

Professional Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent)

Job description

Great opportunity for a VAT Associate (3+ years experience) to join the existing indirect tax team of an international banking group with EMEA HQ in London. You will support the Indirect Tax Manager in managing the indirect tax compliance requirements for the group and UK entities, as well as supporting on project and advisory work on an ad hoc basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of UK quarterly VAT returns and annual adjustments for internal review and final sign off by Head of Taxation.
• Assist with preparation of other EMEA VAT reporting as required (which may include UAE, Netherlands, Germany, France and Spain VAT reporting).
• VAT review of Debtor Invoices.
• Assist with maintenance of policies & procedure documentation for VAT reporting and compliance requirements.
• Identification and implementation of ongoing systems and process improvements.
• Provision of, or assistance in, tax technical advice, particularly in respect of VAT.
• Assisting in the identification and implementation of new tax legislation.
• Opportunity to broaden your role to include operational taxes (preparation of UK FATCA / CRS returns and assisting with EMEA reporting), and additionally preparation of monthly Withholding Tax reports to Head Office.

You will need to have gained some initial experience working in indirect taxes and have completed - or have taken significant steps towards gaining - a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent). In an ideal world you might have already some exposure to the VAT requirements of a Banking organisation, whether from the perspective of an accounting firm or whilst working in another in-house position. You will need strong Excel skills.

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