VAT Manager

Pure Search are partnered with a London based Technology company looking to hire a VAT manager for their growing team, reporting to the Head of Tax.

Responsibilities:

• Providing guidance on complex VAT matters across various transactions and jurisdictions
• Supporting internal teams with VAT implications on business activities
• Engaging in VAT-related aspects of broader business and finance transformation projects
• Contributing expertise during system implementations and policy changes
• Assessing and identifying VAT-related risks in processes and transactions
• Proposing mitigation strategies and process improvements to minimize exposure
• Navigating VAT rules across multiple countries, especially within the EU
• Ensuring cross-border transactions are compliant and tax-efficient
• Providing VAT input during the ERP renewal process in the Colleges Division
• Ensuring correct VAT treatment is built into financial systems and workflows
• Advising on VAT structuring and compliance for shared service centres
• Supporting cost allocation models that optimize tax outcomes
• Reviewing European operations to maximize VAT efficiency
• Implementing structures or processes to reclaim VAT and reduce leakage
• Designing and implementing compliant self-billing arrangements
• Reviewing expense policies to ensure VAT recovery where possible
• Developing and maintaining VAT-related internal controls and compliance frameworks
• Ensuring alignment with broader risk management and governance standards
• Managing a complex and evolving VAT environment across multiple business areas
• Supporting ongoing litigation related to VAT, including coordination with legal teams
• Monitoring developments and updating stakeholders on litigation outcomes and risk exposure

Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA/CTA Qualified
• 1-2 years PQE ideal
• No Visa Sponsorship

The role is based in London 2 days per week, paying up to £75,000 + 10% bonus.

For more information, please contact Josh Burns at Pure Search.

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