Indirect Tax Senior Manager

Canary Wharf Group; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Senior Manager for Indirect Tax to oversee VAT and provide compliance advice. This role requires expertise in VAT processes, managing a team, and strategic insights into tax implications for business operations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing the VAT profile within the organization and supporting various business functions.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Generous pension and insurance plans

Health benefits

Subsidised gym membership

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE desirable.
• Experience managing a team.
• IT proficient and aware of emerging technology trends.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for VAT advisory and compliance.
• Provision of proactive advice on VAT implications.
• Managing the VAT Compliance Manager and wider VAT team.

Skills

Real Estate Indirect Tax experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

CTA or ACA

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Job Summary

Lead VAT, Construction Industry Scheme and other indirect tax matters for the Group. Provide indirect tax support to the business on transactions, and day to day activity helping to embed knowledge of VAT in the business.

Department: Taxation

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Company: Canary Wharf Limited

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Reporting to: Director - Tax

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Job Summary

Lead VAT, Construction Industry Scheme and other indirect tax matters for the Group. Provide indirect tax support to the business on transactions, and day to day activity helping to embed knowledge of VAT in the business.

Support and manage the VAT Compliance Manager and wider VAT team

1 day WFH / 4 days office

£85-100K

Main Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for all VAT advisory and compliance across the CWG group of companies including the monitoring of VAT processes embedded in the business. Managing and working closely with the VAT Manager and VAT team to ensure deadlines are met.
• Provision of proactive advice to the business on the VAT implications of all day-to-day leasing and transactional activity.
• Manage VAT elections & compliance material and ensure that internal accounting processes appropriately deal with VAT implications within the ERP system used by the business (Yardi).
• Ensure that VAT compliance processes are as efficient and as transparent as possible and continue the ongoing process automation as a central component of the development of our internal processes.
• Manage HMRC correspondence and maintain VAT property in-house data set, including for Capital Goods Scheme items.
• Work closely with the Director of Tax and Tax Senior Manager to run the wider tax team in a cohesive and collegiate manner. Provide VAT training and support to all relevant parts of the business and use this platform to promote the profile of the tax team across the business.
• Support the wider tax team with CIS reporting (low volume) and oversee process with occasional HMRC correspondence.
• Provide posting guidance to the Accounts Team where required, and ensure accounting systems are appropriately set-up to manage VAT reporting.
• Monitor and report to C-Suite on VAT trends across the business and ensure that VAT is taken into account when discussing cashflows, budgets and business plans
• Liaise with Legal teams to ensure we meet our Stamp Duty compliance obligations, including preparation of some SDLT returns and liaising with third party lawyers for more complex returns.
• To reflect the company core values: Excellence Engagement, Collaboration, Ownership and Innovation, into everyday performance.
• Keep up to date technically, attend courses as appropriate.
  
  

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills

You will likely be operating as a Manager or Senior Manager in private practice or equivalent in industry. You will be suitably professionally or time qualified, with excellent technical skills. In addition you will possess the following characteristics:

• Some demonstrable Real Estate Indirect Tax experience is important.
• The role will suit a first move into industry or in-house move with experience managing a small team.
• CTA or ACA 5+year PQE is desirable.
• IT proficient and aware of trends in emerging technology in the tax and accounting space.
• Self-starter with excellent communication and organisational skills. The candidate will quickly develop into the point of indirect tax support for team leads across the business.
  
  

Health Safety And Welfare Responsibilities

All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy in the Administrative Rules and Procedures, and the Health, Safety & Welfare Manual.

Environmental, Social & Governance (esg) Responsibilities

Recognising the centrality of ESG principles within our organisation, we have developed a comprehensive ESG Strategy. It is imperative that all staff members understand and adopt this strategy into their respective roles. This includes adhering to environmental regulations, minimising waste, supporting nature within our urban environment, and facilitating positive change for those in need within our community and utilising our volunteering.

Quality Management Responsibilities

In line with the latest ISO 9001 requirements and our dedication to quality management, all staff are mandated to comply with system requirements as detailed within the Company Quality Manual & Policies. Additionally, it's vital to ensure the effective implementation of all Procedures, Plans, and Forms within our Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) to meet the ISO 9001: Quality Management Standard.

Company Values

Commit to Excellence

• Act with integrity and deliver high performance
• Put our customers at the heart of what we do
• Resolve issues by providing high quality solutions
  
  

Foster Collaboration

• Find opportunities to collaborate with others across the business to achieve shared goals
• Encourage inclusive networks and treat others with respect and fairness
• Use knowledge to work effectively with suppliers / contractors to meet shared goals
  
  

Encourage Engagement

• Confident in making decisions appropriate to the role
• Learn from mistakes and listen to constructive feedback to improve performance
• Prioritise safety and actively support community, wellbeing and sustainability programmes
  
  

Take Ownership

• Take pride in delivering high quality service which exceeds expectations
• Committed to opportunities for self-development
• Take responsibility for my own performance and look for ways to improve
  
  

Embrace Innovation

• Embrace change and innovation
• Proactively suggest ways to improve our business and encourage others to share ideas
• See new challenges as opportunities to deliver effective change
  
  

What We Offer

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment, in order for everyone to reach their full potential. We also recognise that it makes business sense, since being an inclusive employer leads to better business performance and higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills and are committed to fostering a culture whereby everyone can reach their full potential.

Flexible Working

As an inclusive employer, we recognise the positive impact flexible working can have on an individual, their wellbeing, engagement and productivity. Therefore, we are open to consider flexible working arrangements, both temporary or permanent.

Learning and Development

At Canary Wharf Group, our employees receive a wide range of support to help improve their skills and achieve their career goals. We offer development opportunities through classroom and e-learning training, mentoring, cross department experience and on the job learning. We heavily invest in our staff attaining accreditations to develop existing and new skills, support chartered status, sponsorships and provide further educational opportunities which are job and business related. We never stand still and continually invest in developing skills and knowledge to ensure individual and company growth.

Other Benefits

We are committed to building a safe, happy and healthy community for our employees and we offer a comprehensive range of benefits, all designed with our employees and their wellbeing in mind. From generous pension and insurance plans, to health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts and family leave, our benefits package allows our employees to choose the benefits that suit them and their individual needs.

If you are interested in joining our highly professional and skilled team for our next exciting phase of development, please complete the form on this page to apply online.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any point.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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