Indirect Tax Manager

Overview

Company Overview: My client is the world's specialist in the insurance and reinsurance market.

Position Overview: This role is for a Manager, Indirect Tax, responsible for managing day-to-day UK VAT affairs.

Main Responsibilities:

• Taking responsibility for the preparation and filing of VAT returns and providing technical support to other functions within the Corporation.
• Acting as the go-to contact for the Corporation on any VAT issues and queries, including those from overseas offices.
• Supporting the Corporation on VAT aspects of cross-directorate projects.
• Ensuring compliance with risk and governance requirements.
• Liaising with HMRC on VAT-related issues and queries.
• Supporting lobbying and industry group representation on VAT issues impacting the Corporation.
• Contributing to an open and transparent culture of risk management and demonstrating awareness of the risks inherent to the role.

Experience Required:

• Solid and broad grounding in UK VAT from a compliance perspective.
• Strong data analytic skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey tax-technical issues to a non-tax audience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant VAT/GST regimes, particularly in the UK.
• Accountancy or tax qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CTA) is required, although equivalent experience may be considered.

Benefits: The role offers competitive remuneration, opportunities for professional development, and a dynamic working environment.

Company Culture: The company fosters a collaborative culture with an emphasis on innovation and transparency.