Interim Tax Manager

Sphere Digital Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media organisation is seeking a VAT Manager on a 6-month contract in London. This role focuses on VAT reporting, compliance, and process improvements. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of UK VAT and be a qualified accountant with relevant experience. This position offers a hybrid working model and involves collaboration with various teams and external advisors.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of UK VAT, non-UK VAT experience advantageous.
• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Review VAT debtor and creditor transactions within the ERP system.
• Finalise Q3 2025 VAT declaration and prepare Q4 2025 VAT return.
• Amend and resubmit Q1 and Q2 FY2025 VAT returns.
• Conduct retrospective reviews for FY2024 VAT filings.
• Strengthen VAT processes and controls.
• Act as primary contact for HMRC during audits.
• Provide VAT advisory support on transactions.
• Identify risk areas, minimise liabilities, and explore tax planning.
• Collaborate with offshore teams and liaise with external advisers.

Skills

Expert knowledge of UK VAT

Qualified accountant (ACA, CTA or equivalent)

Job description

VAT Manager | 6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Media | London (Hybrid)

We're partnering with a global media organisation to urgently appoint a VAT Manager on a fixed-term basis. This role sits within the UK Controllership team and will focus on delivering accurate VAT reporting, compliance, and process improvements across multiple periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and correct VAT debtor and creditor transactions within the ERP system
• Finalise Q3 2025 VAT declaration and prepare Q4 2025 VAT return (due 31 January 2026)
• Amend and resubmit Q1 and Q2 FY2025 VAT returns, including full-year reconciliation for 2025
• Conduct retrospective reviews for FY2024 VAT filings
• Strengthen VAT processes and controls, contributing to training materials for finance and non-finance teams
• Act as primary contact for HMRC during audits and inquiries
• Provide VAT advisory support on transactions and new projects
• Identify risk areas, minimise liabilities, and explore tax planning opportunities
• Collaborate with offshore teams and liaise with external advisers where required

What We're Looking For

• Expert knowledge of UK VAT (non-UK VAT experience advantageous)
• Qualified accountant (ACA, CTA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience

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