VAT & Taxation Advisor

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a VAT & Taxation Advisor to provide crucial strategic and professional advice in indirect taxation. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and experience in the finance sector, particularly within local authorities. This role not only supports the Council in compliance and planning but also directly impacts the community by ensuring informed financial decisions are made in support of public services.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in taxation, ideally within local government.
• Able to analyze multi-dimensional financial data.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic taxation support and advice across the Council.
• Anticipate and analyze current and proposed tax regulations.
• Support managers with informed taxation decisions.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Education

Experience in taxation or finance

Job description

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At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

Can you combine incisive analysis of information and regulations with provision of advice and guidance to colleagues? If you’re a taxation or finance professional looking for a fresh challenge, why not become our next VAT & Taxation Advisor?

About The Role

This key role, providing strategic and professional Indirect Taxation support and advice, will give you the chance to develop and manage all aspects of tax planning, reporting and compliance across the Council.

We are looking for a taxation or finance professional, ideally with experience of working in a local authority or similar complex organisation. You should be comfortable analysing a multi-dimensional financial picture, alongside relevant tax legislation, without compromising your keen eye for detail.

Directly responsible to the Corporate Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in the provision of advice on all VAT and other taxation issues to Members and officers at all levels across our organisation. This post will provide opportunities to support and advise managers using your expertise to provide the critical context to make informed and compliant decisions.

About You

You’ll proactively anticipate, research, interpret and analyse current and proposed tax regulations, determining their effect on the Council and the services it provides.

You will have advanced Excel skills and have experience of financial modelling along with excellent communication skills. Whilst enjoying working in a team, you will also be comfortable working on your own to meet tight deadlines.

We know you keep a close eye on the specifics, so you’ll want to read through our job description and person specification to learn more about what’s involved and the skills we’re looking for.

For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Brian Gallagher via [emailprotected] or call 07716 098175.

Interview date: TBA

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About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

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