VAT Manager

Communicate Recruitment Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Sustainable Mobility & Technology Group is seeking a VAT Manager to play a hands-on advisory role in its in-house Indirect Tax team across UK and EU matters. You will provide practical VAT guidance on new offerings, cross-border transactions and complex VAT challenges, working closely with Finance, Operations and Commercial teams.

The role offers real scope to strengthen controls, improve processes and systems, and build a robust VAT framework for the group while supporting HMRC audits

Qualifications

• ACCA, ACA, ATT or HMRC VAT-trained equivalent.
• Able to explain VAT matters clearly to non-specialist colleagues.
• Some experience of finance systems or process improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for VAT queries across operational and finance teams.
• Support business projects and transactional workflows to ensure the correct VAT treatment.
• Review, strengthen and maintain VAT controls, processes and documentation.
• Help identify and drive improvements to VAT processes and finance systems.
• Deliver VAT training to non-tax teams such as Accounts Payable, Sales and Finance Operations.
• Support the Head of Indirect Tax with HMRC enquiries and audit queries, and assist with the review of VAT returns.

Skills

VAT advisory

Clear communication

Education

ACCA/ACA/ATT or HMRC VAT-trained equivalent

Job description

Global Sustainable Mobility & Technology Group – VAT Manager

Join a fast-growing, technology-led group and take a hands-on advisory role in its in-house Indirect Tax function, supporting UK and EU VAT across the business. This is a great opportunity to help shape VAT strategy at a time when tax requirements are becoming more complex with developments such as VIDA and real-time reporting.

You’ll work at the heart of the business, partnering with Finance, Operations and Commercial teams to give practical, timely VAT advice on new business offerings, cross-border transactions and complex VAT matters. This is a role with real scope to strengthen controls, improve processes and systems, and build a more robust VAT framework across the Group.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for VAT queries across operational and finance teams
• Support business projects and transactional workflows to ensure the correct VAT treatment
• Review, strengthen and maintain VAT controls, processes and documentation
• Help identify and drive improvements to VAT processes and finance systems
• Deliver VAT training to non-tax teams such as Accounts Payable, Sales and Finance Operations
• Support the Head of Indirect Tax with HMRC enquiries and audit queries, and assist with the review of VAT returns

Requirements

• ACCA, ACA, ATT or HMRC VAT-trained equivalent
• Comfortable explaining VAT matters clearly to non-specialist colleagues
• Some experience of finance systems or process improvement projects

What’s in it for you?

• A fast-growing, innovative business with a complex, international footprint
• A varied advisory role with exposure to transactions and cross-functional projects
• A friendly, inclusive culture where you’re empowered to drive improvement from day one
• Competitive salary, bonus potential and a good range of core benefits