Senior VAT Consultant

Brewer Morris; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business seeks a Senior VAT Consultant for a 6-month contract within their Corporate Tax and VAT team. The role involves collaborating across departments, managing VAT queries, and ensuring compliance with UK VAT legislation. Ideal candidates should possess strong relationship-building skills and relevant qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CTA, and be available for a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to explain VAT implications.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Solid knowledge of UK VAT legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various teams to understand VAT treatments.
• Handle VAT-related queries from HMRC and manage communications.
• Update internal policies and procedures as necessary.

Skills

Relationship-building

Deadline management

Education

ACA

ACCA

CTA

Job description

Job Title: Senior VAT Consultant

This is a global, well-known business offering a 6-month contract role for a Senior VAT Consultant within the Corporate Tax and VAT team. Key responsibilities include:

1. Collaborating with Finance, Logistics, Marketing, and Legal teams to understand VAT treatments and accounting for transactions.
2. Identifying when external advice is needed, gathering relevant information, and drafting proposals for review.
3. Handling VAT-related queries from HMRC, working with the tax team, and maintaining regular communication with HMRC.
4. Managing VAT opportunities and risks, proposing and implementing solutions within set timeframes.
5. Updating internal policies and procedures as necessary.

To succeed in this role, candidates should possess:

• Strong relationship-building skills across different business units, with the ability to explain VAT implications to non-tax professionals.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• ACA / ACCA / CTA qualification or significant indirect tax experience.
• Experience with indirect tax issues related to selling goods, including cross-border supplies.
• Solid knowledge of UK VAT legislation and compliance.

Ideal candidates will be available to start on short notice and are open to a hybrid working arrangement.

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