VAT Consultant (Compliance) in Reading

VAT Consultant (Compliance) in Reading

Reading Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage VAT compliance activities and collaborate with finance teams across international jurisdictions.
  • Company: Leading international organisation with a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid working, and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career growth and automation initiatives.
  • Why this job: Gain exposure to complex VAT compliance and make a real impact in a global tax function.
  • Qualifications: 3-5 years in VAT compliance, strong understanding of regulations, and stakeholder management skills.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

A leading international organisation is seeking an experienced VAT Compliance Consultant to join its in-house Indirect Tax team.

Operating across multiple EMEA and APAC jurisdictions, the business offers a fast‑paced and collaborative environment where tax plays a key role in supporting global operations.

Your New Role

As VAT Compliance Consultant, you will be responsible for managing indirect tax compliance activities across a number of international jurisdictions.

Working closely with finance teams and external tax advisers, you will oversee the preparation and review of VAT returns, Intrastate declarations, sales and purchase listings, and other indirect tax filings.

You will support VAT reconciliations, coordinate filing approvals and tax payments, assist with audit enquiries, investigate compliance exceptions, and identify opportunities to improve and automate processes within the tax function.

This is a hybrid role based in the Reading area, offering exposure to a complex international VAT environment.

  • What You'll Need to Succeed
  • 3-5 years' experience in a VAT compliance or indirect tax role.
  • Strong understanding of VAT/GST compliance processes and regulations.
  • Previous in-house tax or finance experience preferred.
  • CTA, ATT or equivalent indirect tax qualification.
  • Experience managing VAT returns across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work with finance teams and external advisers.
  • ERP experience, particularly SAP, would be advantageous.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

What You'll Get in Return

  • The competitive day rate is equivalent to approximately £450-£550 per day.
  • Opportunity to work within a global in‑house tax function.
  • Exposure to complex international VAT compliance across EMEA and APAC.
  • Hybrid working arrangement.
  • Opportunity to contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives.
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VAT Consultant (Compliance) in Reading employer: Allscreens Nationwide Ltd

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Contact Details:

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace VAT Consultant (Compliance) in Reading

VAT Compliance
Indirect Tax Knowledge
VAT/GST Regulations
Stakeholder Management
Finance Collaboration
VAT Return Preparation
Audit Support