Indirect Tax Manager

The Ardonagh Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance distribution platform in the UK is seeking a professional to provide VAT reporting and compliance support. You will manage the VAT return process and ensure compliance with regulations while offering training and support to finance teams. Ideal candidates will have UK Tax qualifications and experience with reporting systems such as AlphaVAT and Alteryx. The role includes a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and various benefits to support a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Inclusive culture with apprenticeships

Wellbeing programs and discounts

Flexible working

6% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance (4x base salary)

Generous annual leave

Annual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience with tax compliance and reporting systems.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and related modelling experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide UK VAT reporting and compliance support to the business.
• Manage the UK group VAT return process and submission.
• Support projects requiring VAT input.

Skills

Tax compliance proficiency

Excel modelling

Education

UK Tax and / or Accountancy qualifications (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

AlphaVAT

Alteryx

D365

CCH Tagetik

Job description

Purpose of the Role:

Provide UK VAT reporting and compliance support to the business and wider tax team

Job Description:

• Supporting the Head of Indirect Tax and wider Group Tax team in the delivery of group and UK VAT reporting to HMRC, stakeholders and Senior Management
• Managing the UK group VAT return process - collation, review and submission of the return utilising AlphaVAT and Alteryx software
• Managing payments and processing of ECNs with HMRC
• Managing the compliance required for group acquisition and disposals and maintenance of the VAT grouping records
• Assisting with the integration of newly acquired UK entities in an acquisitive group (e.g. systems and reporting integrations.)
• Adherence to Making Tax Digital for VAT regulations, including working with Finance teams on system VAT logic and design of reports
• Maintenance and development of the implemented Alteryx solution for VAT reporting
• Supporting projects and entity reviews undertaken by Head of Indirect Tax and third-party advisors, including modelling input tax recovery methodologies and VAT savings opportunities
• Supporting the Head of Indirect Tax in ensuring the Ardonagh PESM is up to date
• Develop and implement VAT training for segment finance teams and Ardonagh group teams
• Maintaining and updating SAO documentation, ownership of indirect tax process documentation across the group and of the SAO workstream relating to indirect tax
• Supporting the Head of Indirect Tax to manage UK VAT risk
• Supporting the Head of Indirect Tax on ad hoc projects requiring VAT input

Qualifications & Experience:

• UK Tax and / or Accountancy qualifications (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience and proficiency with tax compliance and reporting systems, preferably AlphaVAT, Alteryx, D365 and CCH Tagetik
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and related modelling experience

What We Offer

Join a team that values diversity, collaboration, and growth. We provide:

• Inclusive culture with apprenticeships, study support, and recognition through our annual Spotlight Awards
• Wellbeing programs and discounts on supermarkets, gyms, restaurants, healthcare, and more
• Flexible working for a great work-life balance
• Competitive salary plus benefits including:
  • 6% employer pension contribution (with 2% employee contribution)
  • Life Assurance (4x base salary)
  • Group Income Protection
  • Generous annual leave
  • Annual bonus scheme

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The Company

In an industry that never stands still, neither do we. The Ardonagh Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the UK’s largest independent insurance distribution platform and a top 20 broker globally.

Our best-in-class entrepreneurial and specialist brands span a network of 150+ locations worldwide and have a combined workforce of more than c.10,000 people. Across our portfolio, we offer a highly diversified range of insurance-related products and services across the full insurance value chain in the UK, Ireland and broader international markets.

From complex multinational corporations to individuals purchasing personal insurance policies, our understanding of the communities we serve, together with our scale and breadth, allows us to deliver a broad range of product and risk solutions to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving market.

If you approach life with a sense of adventure you might just find what you need at Ardonagh to bring your ambition to life.

Find out more about Ardonagh’s world of opportunity on LinkedIn or visit www.ardonagh.com.