Senior VAT Manager

Schroders; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment manager seeks a Senior VAT Manager to join their Group Tax team in London. In this role, you'll oversee indirect tax operations across EMEA, ensure VAT compliance, and optimize tax efficiencies while leading a team. This position is pivotal for managing complex tax projects and requires a deep understanding of VAT regulations in the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional tax qualification essential.
• Relevant experience in professional services or industry required.
• In-depth understanding of VAT regimes needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage indirect tax operations across the EMEA region.
• Develop and implement VAT strategies that optimise tax efficiencies.
• Monitor legislative changes and advise on potential impacts.

Skills

VAT regulations

analysing complex financial data

tax project management

strong organisational skills

Education

ACA, CTA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

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Who we're looking for

We are looking for a Senior VAT Manager to join the Group Tax team in London. You will be part of the indirect tax team working collaboratively to manage indirect tax globally, ensuring compliance, optimising tax efficiencies and advising on VAT related issues. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of VAT regulations and experience of managing complex tax projects in the financial services industry.

Job Description

Who we're looking for

We are looking for a Senior VAT Manager to join the Group Tax team in London. You will be part of the indirect tax team working collaboratively to manage indirect tax globally, ensuring compliance, optimising tax efficiencies and advising on VAT related issues. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of VAT regulations and experience of managing complex tax projects in the financial services industry.

About Schroders

We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

The base

We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We're close to our clients, in the heart of the UK's financial centre and we have everything we need to work flexibly.

The team

Group Tax team is made up of 30 professionals operating across multiple locations with most of the team being based in London.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage indirect tax operations across the EMEA region, ensuring compliance with VAT regulation
• Develop and implement VAT strategies that align with business objectives and optimise tax efficiencies
• Provide practical and commercial advice on VAT-related issues, including transaction analysis and structuring
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to address VAT implications of our various business activities
• Monitor legislative changes and advise on potential impacts to the organisation
• Conduct regular reviews and audits to identify opportunities for VAT savings and risk mitigation
• Prepare documentation and analysis of material indirect tax positions taken and decisions made
• Train and mentor junior tax team members, fostering their development and expertise in VAT matters
• Support the Group Tax team in cross functional projects and strategic initiatives
• Work with the Head of Group Tax to manage relationships with tax authorities on indirect tax matters.
  
  

The Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications You Need

• A recognised professional tax qualification (e.g. ACA, CTA or equivalent)
• Relevant experience of working in professional services or industry
• In depth understanding of VAT regimes
• Experience in managing relationships with tax authorities
• Ability to analyse complex financial data and transaction structures
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently
• Ability to work effectively with cross functional teams, building relationships and facilitating collaboration
• Proactive approach in taking responsibility for projects and decisions, driving them from initiation to successful completion
• Experience of managing and developing teams
• Use initiative to independently identify opportunities and challenges
• Good knowledge of excel and Alteryx would be an advantage.
  
  

We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

About Us

We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

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