VAT Specialist

Vista Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Global is seeking a VAT Specialist to provide proactive VAT advisory support across the business, ensuring activities are structured efficiently and compliant with VAT legislation. You will focus on technical guidance, risk management, stakeholder support, and shaping VAT process improvements.

In this role you will manage indirect tax initiatives, liaise with external advisors, document processes, monitor legislation changes, and support cross-border planning for imports and exports within

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or related discipline.
• ACCA, ACA, CTA or ATT qualifications are an advantage.
• 4+ years VAT experience in professional advisory practice or large multinational.
• Strong knowledge of VAT legislation and indirect tax principles.
• Experience leading project teams or workstreams.
• Experience with international indirect tax matters and cross-border transactions.
• Understanding of VAT laws in EU countries.
• Diligent, motivated, and able to work with a team and independently.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing indirect tax initiatives and projects including multinational VAT review.
• Liaise with external advisors on technical VAT matters.
• Document VAT processes and produce memos for internal and audit purposes.
• Monitor changes in indirect tax legislation.
• Support cross-border VAT planning, including imports, exports, and international supply chains.
• Support business on day-to-day questions related to indirect tax and compliance obligations.
• Identify opportunities to optimize VAT processes and overall compliance.
• Involvement in E-invoicing and E-reporting regulations.

Skills

VAT knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Project leadership

Cross-border VAT

EU VAT experience

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

ACCA/ACA/CTA/ATT advantageous

Job description

The VAT Specialist is responsible for providing proactive VAT advisory support to the business, ensuring commercial activities are structured efficiently and in line with VAT legislation. The role focuses on technical VAT guidance, risk management, stakeholder support, and identifying opportunities to improve VAT processes and operational efficiency.

Vista is the world’s leading global business aviation company, providing worldwide business flight services through its network of subsidiaries and a team of over 4,000 experts. A global group headquartered in Dubai, Vista integrates a unique portfolio of companies to offer asset-free services that cover all key aspects of business aviation, including guaranteed and on-demand global flight coverage, subscription and membership solutions, and trading and management services.

A career at Vista means stepping into an environment where you’re trusted with real autonomy and responsibility from day one. Whether you're keeping our aircraft airworthy, flying our clients across the globe, or working in one of our corporate teams, you’ll move fast, deliver impact quickly, and grow through hands ‑ on learning and close collaboration within a supportive global community.

Your Responsibilities

• Managing various indirect tax initiatives and projects including multinational VAT review and implementation of the rules.
• Liaise with external advisors on technical VAT matters.
• Document the VAT processes and produce written materials and memos for internal and audit purposes.
• Monitor changes in Indirect tax legislation.
• Support cross-border VAT planning, including imports, exports, and international supply chains.
• Support business on day-to-day questions related to indirect tax and compliance obligations.
• Support with identifying opportunities to optimize VAT processes and overall compliance.
• Involvement in E-invoicing and E-reporting regulations.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related discipline. ACCA, ACA, CTA, ATT qualification an advantage.
• 4+ years VAT experience gained in professional advisory practice or a large multi-national.
• Strong knowledge of VAT legislation and indirect tax principles.
• Experience working as a team and leading project teams or workstreams.
• Experience with international indirect tax matters and cross-border transactions.
• Understanding of or practical experience with VAT laws in EU countries.
• A diligent and motivated individual, able to work with the team and on their own.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.