UK VAT Specialist

Ca Financial Appointments; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial appointment firm is seeking a UK VAT expert to manage complex compliance challenges for multinational clients. You will design VAT processes, collaborate with international teams, and guide clients through audits. The position offers remote flexibility from anywhere in South Africa, along with the opportunity to impact strategic statutory initiatives.

Benefits

Remote flexibility

Opportunity for high-impact projects

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in VAT with significant UK VAT expertise.
• Strong analytical skills and practical knowledge of VAT reporting and accounting.
• Direct experience liaising with HMRC on audits and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex UK VAT compliance issues for a global client.
• Design and implement robust VAT processes across UK operations.
• Collaborate with finance tax and operations teams to ensure seamless compliance.

Skills

UK VAT expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Experience with HMRC

Job description

Job Description

Are you a UK VAT expert ready to take ownership of complex challenges in a fast-moving multinational environment Join a dynamic finance team supporting one of the worlds leading consumer brands. Were looking for a deeply experienced UK VAT professional to lead compliance and process design for a high-profile global engagement while preparing for a strategic statutory reporting initiative on the horizon .

What you’ll be doing

• Resolve complex UK VAT compliance issues for a global client
• Design and implement robust VAT processes across UK operations
• Collaborate with finance tax and operations teams to ensure seamless compliance
• Guide the client through VAT audits and HMRC investigations
• Align UK VAT processes with business objectives and best practices
• Prepare for upcoming statutory project initiatives

What we’re looking for

• 10 years experience in VAT with significant UK VAT expertise
• Strong analytical skills and practical knowledge of VAT reporting and accounting
• Direct experience liaising with HMRC on audits and disputes
• Proven ability to build or restructure VAT compliance frameworks
• Experience working with multinational FMCG clients is highly advantageous
• A structured detail-focused mindset with strong communication skills
• Able to work independently across cross-functional teams

What’s in it for you

• Work on a high-impact global VAT engagement
• Collaborate with international teams across finance and operations
• Remote flexibility from anywhere in South Africa
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic statutory initiatives

Lets connect!

If youre ready to bring your UK VAT expertise to a fast-paced global setting apply now. If you dont hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.