VAT Manager: Global Indirect Tax & Strategy

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 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