VAT Compliance & Advisory Manager

jobr.pro; Colchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Volunteer time

Job summary

Informa is seeking a VAT Compliance & Advisory Manager to lead the EMEA VAT team from its Colchester area office. You will oversee compliance, provide expert VAT advice, drive process improvements, and partner with HR and senior stakeholders to develop your team.

The role requires a professional tax qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA), strong leadership, and at least 6 years of VAT experience. A flexible in-person/remote work balance is offered with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Professional tax qualification (e.g. CTA) and/or accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA).
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of all Tax processes including best practice in Tax, people, processes and technology
• Significant knowledge of SAP, Oracle and relevant sales order processing systems
• Excellent knowledge of leadership, coaching and people development
• A track record of continuous professional and management development
• Knowledge of dealing with acquisitions and disposals
• 6 years relevant VAT experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee EMEA VAT compliance for all entities and liaise with advisors as required.
• Provide complex VAT advice to SSC teams and operating divisions including new VAT requirements, legislative changes and business developments.
• Identify and deliver process and systems improvements / automation by leading special projects including key process testing, new processes & systems.
• Oversee setting up new VAT registrations and liaising with UK and overseas Tax Authorities on issues or audits.
• Manage VAT due diligence and provide advice on acquisitions, divestments, and other adhoc projects.
• Ensure systems are up to date for VAT rate changes; liaise with relevant system teams.
• Maintain a risk review register and attend risk review meetings; identify newVAT requirements.
• Prepare and deliver VAT training to Tax & Financial Accounting Team or other business teams
• Oversee VAT balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls; support audits
• Oversee, motivate and manage the team; develop staff and manage resource planning
• Prepare and report performance metrics within deadlines; maintain clear communication within the team
• Participate in recruitment & selection processes and support career development of reports
• Promote a culture of engagement and act as a role model to others
• Collaborate with HR on people management processes and policies

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

CTA or ACA/ACCA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

Reporting into the Head of Tax Compliance & Statutory Accounting for EMEA & APAC, this is a key operational role which is accountable for the efficient day to day running of the VAT team. The Global Tax & Financial Accounting team is responsible for the preparation and filing of indirect and direct tax filings, statutory account filings and treasury back office functions. The VAT Compliance & Advisory Manager will provide strong leadership and guide the team to contribute to the success of the organisation. Developing high performing teams is a must and being able to demonstrate the ability to implement / drive robust change management controls and enhance processes. The individual will be responsible for ensuring the team delivers high value, consistent accounting service.

The VAT Compliance & Advisory Manager is expected to assume the following key responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required:

• Oversight of EMEA VAT compliance for all legal entities and liaising with advisors as required.
• Provision of complex VAT advice to SSC teams and the operating divisions including new VAT requirements, legislative changes and the impact of business developments on VAT requirements
• Identification and delivery of process and systems improvements / automation by leading special projects including key process testing, new processes & systems.
• Oversight of setting up new VAT registrations
• Liaising with UK and overseas Tax Authorities on issues or audits
• Manage VAT due diligence and provide advice on new acquisitions, divestments, business product changes and other adhoc projects
• Ensure systems are up to date for VAT rate changes, liaising with relevant system teams
• Maintaining a risk review register and attending risk review meetings with the business. Identification of new VAT compliance requirements through discussions with the business and review of event plans and relevant reports.
• Preparation and delivery of VAT training where necessary to Tax & Financial Accounting Team or other business teams
• Oversight of EMEA VAT balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with internal controls framework and support internal & external audits as required
• Oversee, motivate and manage your team
• People development to ensure the effectiveness of all staff within the department concentrating on both performance and soft skill development
• Planning and prioritising the work within the department ensuring resource management is considered
• Preparation and reporting of specific performance metrics within agreed deadlines
• Ensure a robust communication structure is in place across the team to ensure all key messages are communicated.
• Participate in Recruitment & Selection processes
• Provide assistance in identifying career development opportunities for direct reports
• Actively support a culture of team engagement
• Act as a role model to others
• Work closely with HR to ensure all people management processes and policies are being adhered to

Qualifications

• Professional tax qualification (e.g. CTA) and/or accounting qualification e.g. (ACA/ACCA).
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of all Tax processes including best practice in Tax, people, processes and technology
• Significant knowledge of SAP, Oracle and relevant sales order processing systems
• Excellent knowledge of leadership, coaching and people development
• A track record of continuous professional and management development
• Knowledge of dealing with acquisitions and disposals
• 6 years relevant VAT experience

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lead, oversee, motivate and manage people in a Tax environment
• Excellent communication skills at all levels including a wide range of senior stakeholders within the business
• Improves processes & systems
• Problem solves within tight deadlines
• Be pro‑active and take initiative and encourage teams to do the same
• Knowledge and ability to use relevant internal systems
• Act with integrity
• Excellent influencing skills
• Highly organised, diligent with attention to detail and the ability to maintain these skills whilst working under pressure
• Strong presentation skills
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word and Outlook are essential
• Proven ability to work to stringent deadlines
• Demonstrable success in improving Tax service levels

Additional Information

We believe that great things happen when people connect face‑to‑face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com.

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in‑person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on‑demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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