VAT Manager - Compliance

IVC Evidensia; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary services provider in the UK is seeking a VAT Manager - Compliance to join their Indirect Tax team. The role involves providing VAT technical support, managing compliance across various regions, and leading a team of VAT Associates. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong VAT knowledge and effective communication skills. The position includes opportunities for process improvements and project-related work within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Work-life balance

26 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Dog Friendly office

Free Parking at Head Office

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or tax advisor with VAT expertise.
• Ability to understand and manage VAT risk.
• Experience in managing teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide VAT technical support to the Head of Indirect Taxes.
• Manage VAT compliance and review VAT returns.
• Support project work such as ERP system implementation.

Skills

VAT knowledge

Time management

Effective communication

Process improvement

Relationship building

Education

Qualified accountant or tax advisor

Several years' post-qualification experience

Job description

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VAT Manager - Compliance

At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 41,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.

IVC Evidensia is a dynamic and rapidly growing business offering an exciting opportunity to become a key member of the Indirect Tax team. Reporting directly to the Head of Indirect Taxes, this role provides ownership of VAT compliance for selected regions, alongside the opportunity to support and collaborate closely with the commercial operations of the business.

This role will provide VAT technical support across the IVC Evidensia Group and includes the opportunity to directly manage a team of VAT Associates within the team.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

VAT Technical Support:

The primary responsibility for the Group VAT manager is to provide VAT technical support to the Head of Indirect Taxes or directly to the business. This will include areas such as applicable VAT rates, partial exemption methodology, treatment of rebates, integration of new businesses.

VAT Compliance:

The Group VAT Manager will manage, provide support to, and review the outputs of the VAT Associates, who undertake the preparation of all VAT returns across the Group. Managing the VAT control framework. This includes identifying and implementing process improvements, while ensuring compliance with MTD.

Project Support:

Providing support on project work on an ad hoc basis, this could include, for example, supporting the implementation of the Group's new ERP system, advising on M&A or one-off restructuring projects

Experience/Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant or tax advisor
• Several years' post-qualification, with evidence of CPD
• Experience could be gained in practice or industry (or combination)
• Proven track record in VAT
• Working knowledge of VAT across multiple territories.
• The ability to understand and explain technical issues.
• An understanding and ability to quantify, communicate and manage VAT risk.
• Effective communicator; able to build strong relationships with colleagues in other countries and departments and with third party advisors.
• A desire to identify improvements and drive change.
• Strong time management skills; comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently.
• An ability to understand issues and identify potential solutions.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
• A desire to grow with the role as the Group continues to grow.

Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team.

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

What We Offer:

• Work‑life balance
• 26 days annual leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Discounted staff pet care
• Dog Friendly office
• Free Parking available at Head Office

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.