Senior tax manager

Government Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is looking for a lead VAT expert to support the Defra tax team. This permanent role involves ensuring accurate VAT return submissions, conducting compliance checks, and providing guidance on complex VAT matters. The ideal candidate should have experience in tax compliance and strong communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to impact the financial operations within the government sector.

Qualifications

• Lead role in VAT expertise for Defra.
• Experience with corporate tax and IR35 compliance.
• Strong communication skills for guiding stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely submission of Defra’s VAT returns.
• Conduct monthly VAT checks and provide feedback.
• Update VAT guidance and training needs.

Job description

Overview

Primary Purpose of role: As a permanent member of the Defra tax team, you will play a lead role in the provision of VAT expertise for Defra, including leading on the VAT return and providing VAT help and guidance across Defra. You will also work with the wider tax team on taxable benefits, corporation tax and IR35 compliance, including providing help and advice to other bodies within the Defra group as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Defra’s VAT returns are submitted to HMRC on time and that controls are in place to ensure the accuracy of VAT.
• Carry out monthly VAT checks and ensure information/advice is communicated back to the business.
• Keep all VAT related guidance up to date and ensure training needs within the business are met.
• Provide advice and assistance to the business, particularly on complex VAT matters.
• Assist with data gathering and checking returns for the PAYE Settlement Agreement, alongside ensuring compliance on all taxable benefits.
• Assist with Defra’s IR35 compliance.
• Work with the wider tax team on all other areas of Defra’s tax, providing help and advice to other bodies in the Defra group as needed.
• Liaise with HMRC and the cross-government Tax Centre of Excellence as required, including leading on HMRC VAT audits.
• Liaise with key stakeholders and provide information to senior staff.
• Represent Defra’s interest in finance systems upgrades as required.