VAT Manager

Samsung Electronics America; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics company in the UK is seeking a Tax Manager to manage VAT compliance and collaborate with various departments. The role requires experience in indirect tax and knowledge of UK VAT legislation. Responsibilities include liaising with HMRC and preparing VAT returns for the UK and Ireland. Ideal candidates will possess strong relationship-building skills, be able to work independently, and effectively explain VAT implications to teams without tax expertise. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to explain VAT implications to non-tax specialists.
• Experience managing VAT compliance obligations.
• Knowledge of accountancy for VAT purposes.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other departments to ensure correct VAT treatments.
• Manage relationships with external VAT advisers effectively.
• Prepare and review VAT returns for UK and Ireland.

Skills

Relationship building

Deadline management

Autonomy

Education

ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified or significant indirect tax experience

Sound knowledge of UK VAT legislation

Job description

Position Summary

Why Join our Team?

The role sits within the Corporate Tax and VAT team, within the wider Tax and Financial Control team. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team working to ensure that the Samsung Electronics business continues to be a compliant and responsible tax payer!

Role and Responsibilities

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Finance, Logistics, Marketing and legal teams on understanding the correct VAT treatments and accounting for business transactions.
• Actively manage relationships with external VAT advisers and knowing when external advice should be sought. Ensure advice is received on time and monitor costs against agreed budgets.
• Manage queries from HMRC on all VAT related matters. The VAT manager should proactively manage ongoing discussions to ensure we are maintaining regular communications with HMRC.
• Provide technical support where needed to the VAT analyst, and across the business.
• Monitor and identify VAT opportunities and risks for the business, propose solutions, and deliver those solutions within a suitable timeframe.
• Prepare and review the VAT returns for the UK and Irish VAT registrations for SEUK Ltd, with support from the VAT analyst.

What we need for this role

To be successful, you will possess the following skills and attributes:

SOFT SKILLS

• Ability to build relationships to support teams with a variety of business issues, including explaining VAT implications to non-tax specialists.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work without close supervision.

HARD SKILLS

• ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified or significant indirect tax experience.
• Experience with indirect tax implications in relation to selling goods, including cross border supplies.
• Sound knowledge of UK VAT legislation and compliance issues.
• Knowledge of accountancy for VAT purposes.

What does success look like?

• Managing the VAT compliance obligations of SEUK.
• Identifying opportunities and implementing changes in order to reduce VAT risk across SEUK.