VAT Consultant - Compliance

MarkJames; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MarkJames in Reading, United Kingdom, is seeking a VAT Consultant - Compliance to join its in-house Indirect Tax team. The role covers VAT across EMEA and APAC, with a hybrid working pattern from Reading.

You will work with internal finance teams and external advisors to ensure timely filings, governance and payments. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of VAT compliance, a relevant degree, and VAT qualifications such as CTA/ATT, plus SAP experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' hands-on experience in VAT compliance.
• Experience in an in-house tax or finance environment is highly desirable.
• Experience across multiple EMEA and APAC jurisdictions.
• Strong knowledge of VAT/GST principles and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, Business or related field.
• CTA/ATT or regional indirect tax qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end VAT compliance cycle across multiple EMEA and APAC countries.
• Oversee preparation and submission of VAT returns, listings and other filings.
• Liaise with internal finance teams and external tax service providers.
• Provide source reports, review VAT returns and assess GL reconciliations.
• Coordinate VAT payments and filing approvals.
• Support audits and enquiries with data and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve, streamline and automate VAT processes.

Skills

VAT compliance

In-house tax experience

Cross-border VAT knowledge

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, Business

CTA, ATT or regional indirect tax qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

VAT Consultant - Compliance

Location: Reading, UK

Working Practice: Hybrid

We are currently recruiting for a VAT Consultant - Compliance to join an in-house Indirect Tax team based in Reading.

This is an excellent opportunity for a VAT professional with strong compliance experience to take on a regional role, supporting VAT and indirect tax obligations across multiple EMEA and APAC jurisdictions. You will work closely with internal finance teams and external tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end VAT compliance cycle across multiple EMEA and APAC countries.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT returns, sales and purchase listings, Intrastat and other indirect tax filings.
• Liaise with internal finance teams and external tax service providers.
• Provide source reports, review draft VAT returns and assess GL account reconciliations.
• Ensure all required internal governance and approval processes are completed.
• Coordinate timely VAT payments and filing approvals.
• Review VAT exception reports, identify data anomalies and support the resolution of system or transactional issues.
• Support indirect tax audits and enquiries by gathering relevant data and documentation.
• Work with external advisors and the wider VAT team to support audit defence activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve, streamline and automate VAT compliance processes.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• 3-5 years' hands-on experience in VAT compliance.
• Previous experience within an in-house tax or finance environment is highly desirable.
• Experience across multiple EMEA and/or APAC jurisdictions.
• Strong knowledge of VAT/GST principles and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with external tax advisors and internal finance stakeholders.
• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, Business or a related discipline.
• A recognised VAT/indirect tax qualification such as CTA, ATT or regional equivalent.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve compliance issues.
• A proactive approach to process improvement and automation.

What's on Offer?

• In-house VAT/Indirect Tax opportunity
• Exposure to EMEA and APAC jurisdictions
• Hybrid working from Reading
• Opportunity to work closely with senior tax and finance stakeholders
• Strong scope for process improvement and automation