VAT Compliance & Advisory Manager
Core
Lead the EMEA VAT compliance team, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations, accurate filings, and robust process controls for all legal entities.
Role type
Senior IC VAT Compliance Manager
Builds
Production VAT compliance processes, filings, and automated systems for EMEA legal entities
Domain
Tax / Financial Accounting / EMEA
Required skills
VAT compliance expertise, team leadership, change management, process improvement, stakeholder management, audit support, VAT registration setup, due diligence, risk management, training delivery, resource planning
Preferred skills
Professional tax qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA), SAP/Oracle proficiency, acquisition/disposal experience, continuous professional development
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Excel, Word, Outlook
Responsibilities
Oversee EMEA VAT compliance for all legal entities; Provide complex VAT advice to SSC teams and operating divisions; Identify and deliver process and systems improvements/automation; Oversee setting up new VAT registrations; Liaise with UK and overseas Tax Authorities on issues or audits; Manage VAT due diligence for acquisitions and divestments; Ensure systems are up to date for VAT rate changes; Maintain a risk review register and attend risk review meetings; Prepare and deliver VAT training; Oversee EMEA VAT balance sheet reconciliations; Ensure compliance with internal controls framework and support audits; Oversee, motivate, and manage the team; Plan and prioritize departmental work ensuring resource management; Prepare and report specific performance metrics; Participate in Recruitment & Selection processes; Provide assistance in identifying career development opportunities for direct reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management responsibilities
