VAT Manager

Pure Search; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Pure Search is recruiting a VAT Manager in Milton Keynes for a hybrid role (3 days a week). The position focuses on UK VAT advisory within an in-house tax team, with involvement in PESM frameworks, major SAP upgrades and business initiatives.

The role requires strong VAT advisory experience, excellent technical knowledge, and proactive stakeholder management, enabling delivery of practical VAT guidance across diverse activities.

Qualifications

• Strong VAT advisory experience in-house or in professional services.
• Excellent VAT technical knowledge and ability to apply legislation.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with PESM methodologies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide VAT advisory support across UK business activities and entities.
• Manage and maintain PESM frameworks, ensuring effectiveness.
• Deliver practical VAT advice on initiatives, transactions and operations.
• Support SAP transformation programme and tax technology improvements.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders as a trusted VAT advisor.

Skills

VAT advisory

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Proactive / solutions-focused

PESM knowledge

SAP transformation

Tools

SAP

Job description

Milton Keynes | Hybrid Working (3 days a week) | Up to £80,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a VAT Manager to join a well-established, UK-focused organisation in a highly visible in-house tax role.

This position offers a blend of technical VAT advisory work, strategic project involvement and stakeholder engagement, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced indirect tax professional looking to broaden their in-house experience.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing VAT advisory support across a diverse range of UK business activities and entities.


• Managing and maintaining existing Partial Exemption Special Method (PESM) frameworks, ensuring they remain effective and fit for purpose.


• Delivering practical VAT advice on business initiatives, transactions and operational matters.


• Supporting a significant SAP transformation programme, with involvement in tax technology, systems optimisation and process improvement projects.


• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and acting as a trusted VAT advisor across the business.

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Strong VAT advisory experience, gained either in-house or within a professional services environment.


• Excellent technical VAT knowledge and the ability to apply legislation in a commercial context.


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.


• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Financial Services VAT experience and exposure to PESM methodologies would be advantageous but are not essential. Candidates from a broader VAT background who can demonstrate strong technical and advisory capabilities are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative tax team within a business undergoing significant change and investment. You'll gain exposure to complex VAT matters, high-profile transformation projects and senior stakeholders, while enjoying a strong work-life balance and an attractive package.