Senior Tax Manager

Imperial College London; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College London seeks a Senior Tax Manager to oversee VAT and Corporation Tax compliance, develop tax strategies, and provide educational support on VAT matters. The ideal candidate will possess a CTA or accounting qualification, with experience in complex tax environments. This position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

39 days’ annual leave

Pension schemes

Flexible working

On-site facilities

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience with VAT returns for large organisations, preferably in higher education.
• Experience with payroll taxes, corporation tax, VAT, and overseas taxes.
• Understanding of Capital Goods Scheme and Annual Adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely VAT return submissions for Imperial and its subsidiaries.
• Design and implement VAT strategy for the institution.
• Review procedures to minimise VAT costs.

Skills

Tax Compliance

VAT Expertise

Accounting Knowledge

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Tax Qualification (CTA)

Accounting Qualification

Job description

Are you a VAT expert looking to work for a highly complex and ever-evolving organisation?

The Senior Tax Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with VAT and Corporation Tax reporting requirements in the UK and overseas where applicable.

This role involves developing a tax strategy, reviewing major projects' tax implications, and maximising VAT (and tax) reliefs and exemptions where available.

The key responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring the timely and accurate submission of VAT returns for Imperial and its subsidiaries.
2. Designing and implementing the VAT strategy for Imperial.
3. Reviewing procedures and implementing innovative solutions to minimise VAT costs.
4. Handling VAT queries from various parts of Imperial and ensuring timely resolution.
5. Collaborating with system teams to ensure Oracle Fusion processes VAT correctly on all transactions.
6. Working with the Global Mobility Team and other departments to address overseas tax issues.
7. Coordinating with Payroll and HR on related tax filings and negotiations with HMRC.
8. Ensuring correct and timely filing of annual corporate tax returns for Imperial and subsidiaries.
9. Advising on overseas withholding tax and import duties.
10. Managing CIS queries and submissions where relevant.
11. Engaging with and educating the university on VAT matters and ensuring proper VAT return submissions.
12. Assessing tax implications of major business developments and minimising liabilities, working with external advisors as needed.
13. Maintaining professional relationships with HM Revenue and Customs, including leading negotiations.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Tax Qualification (CTA) or is qualified by experience.
• Holds an Accounting Qualification or is qualified by experience.
• Has experience filing VAT returns for large organisations, preferably in higher education.
• Has experience with payroll taxes, corporation tax, VAT, and overseas taxes.
• Knows how to file VAT returns, including Capital Goods Scheme and Annual Adjustments.
• Sees this as an opportunity to drive tax compliance forward in a complex organisation.
• Wants to continue their career at a world-leading institution, contributing to our mission to use science for humanity.
• Will benefit from a sector-leading salary and benefits package, including 39 days’ annual leave and pension schemes.
• Has access to workplace benefits such as flexible working, family leave, on-site facilities, and cycle schemes.
• Is interested in interest-free season ticket loans for travel.
• Values a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with resources to support personal and professional growth.