Assistant VAT Manager – Group Tax (9 Month FTC)
Salary: £48,987 - £59,873
Locations: Edinburgh & Leeds
Hours: Full-time
Working pattern: Hybrid; at least two days per week (or 40% of time) at one of our office sites.
About this opportunity
Do you want to grow your career in Group Tax, work with varied collaborators, and help deliver meaningful change? Group Tax is a key function within the Finance community of LBG, having responsibility for managing the Group’s tax affairs, overseeing a wide range of tax payments, deductions, and reporting obligations both for its own account and for its colleagues and customers.
Responsibilities
- Use tools such as Excel, Power Apps, Copilot and Alteryx to manage and transform data, including reviewing VAT returns, reconciliations and supporting analysis.
- Analyse large and complex data sets to support VAT reporting and issue resolutions.
- Apply VAT rules to transactions and ensure accurate treatment across systems.
- Support VAT assurance reviews and audits.
- Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and support practical improvements.
- Work with finance and business teams to gather data and resolve VAT queries.
- Prepare clear documentation to support compliance, controls, and audit requirements.
- Deliver work in line with established tax control frameworks and procedures.
- Support the VAT team in responding to advisory queries from the business.
- Apply working knowledge of UK VAT legislation and HMRC guidance to support decisions.
Qualifications and experience
- A relevant qualification such as ATT, VAT Compliance Diploma, ACCA or AAT, or equivalent experience through substantial finance function experience.
- VAT compliance experience.
- Proven experience reviewing complex VAT returns and supporting audits.
- Good working knowledge of UK VAT law and its practical application.
- Ability to apply VAT guidance to transactions and data.
- Confidence working with large datasets and translating data into clear outputs.
- Experience with finance systems such as Oracle ERP and SAP Ariba.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Clear communication skills and ability to work with a range of partners.
Desired additional skills
- Strong Excel skills.
- Experience with Power Query or Alteryx.
- Experience in financial services or a large corporate environment.
Benefits
- Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
- Annual performance‑related bonus.
- Share schemes including free shares.
- Benefits that can be adapted to lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
- 28 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top.
- Range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.
Disability and inclusion
We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long‑term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.
Assistant VAT Manager – Group Tax (9 Month FTC) employer: LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
Lloyds Banking Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With the flexibility of remote working and opportunities for career advancement within the Economic Crime Prevention function, employees can thrive in a supportive environment while contributing to meaningful compliance efforts. The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion further enhances its appeal, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
