VAT Specialist (Manager)

Hays Accountancy and Finance; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a VAT specialist to join their dynamic team in a hybrid working environment. In this pivotal role, you will handle complex VAT queries, ensuring compliance and identifying potential tax planning opportunities. Your expertise will help minimize VAT liabilities and enhance efficiency in reporting systems. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, including 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and support for further qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the field of accountancy and finance.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays

Hybrid working arrangement

Birthday off

Support for qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in VAT reporting and compliance is essential.
• A CTA or specific VAT qualification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver VAT reporting and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage relationships with HMRC during audits and inquiries.

Skills

VAT reporting

VAT compliance

Tax planning

Relationship management with HMRC

Education

CTA qualification

VAT qualification

Job description

Your new company

A large regional practice looking to add a VAT specialist to the team to handle complex queries across the business.

Your new role

• Deliver VAT reporting, ensure VAT compliance, and identify risks.
• Minimize VAT liabilities and compliance issues.
• Identify potential tax planning opportunities.
• Ensure all month-end processes are completed promptly.
• Liaise with and manage relationships with HM Revenue & Customs during routine audits and ad hoc inquiries.
• Maximize efficiencies in working and reporting systems to reduce VAT/Duty liabilities within legislative frameworks.
• Contribute to the group's tax strategy.
• Manage relationships with HMRC and assist with their inquiries.

What you'll need to succeed

• Ideally a CTA or specific VAT qualification.
• Prior practice or in-house VAT experience.

What you'll get in return

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Birthday off.
• Support for qualifications (if needed).
• Salary up to £55,000.

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