Our client is a rapidly growing international group. They seek an experienced VAT professional to work with the Head of Indirect Tax. This is the perfect role for a manager or senior manager who is looking for a fast paced working environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the submission of the European VAT returns, managing new and existing VAT audits, providing VAT advice in respect of acquisitions and identifying VAT opportunities within the group.
They will have oversight of all of the group’s VAT affairs and will need to proactively identify controls and process improvements, as well as utilising technology to provide future efficiency benefits and compliance with MTD.
The ideal candidate will be ACA / CTA qualified with VAT experience gained in a Big 4 accountancy firm or Top 20 or will have worked in house VAT experience within a multinational group. The candidate will have a dedicated direct report (VAT Assistant) who will assist with the day to day data collection, allowing the VAT Manager to have more of a review role and focus on value added tasks.