At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and transform data using Excel, Power Apps, and Alteryx for VAT compliance.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a leading financial services firm.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with large datasets and enhance your analytical skills.
- Why this job: Make an impact by ensuring accurate VAT reporting and compliance.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in VAT compliance and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Agile Working Options: Hybrid Working
What you will do:
- Use of tools such as Excel, Power Apps, Copilot and Alteryx to manage and transform data including:
- Reviewing VAT Returns, reconciliations and supporting analysis
- Analysing large and complex data sets to support VAT reporting and issue resolutions
- Apply VAT Rules to transactions and ensure the correct 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.
What you will bring:
- Relevant qualification such as ATT, VAT Compliance Diploma, ACCA, or AAT preferred.
- Strong VAT compliance experience, ideally in financial services or a large corporate.
- 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.
- Strong Excel skills. Experience with Power Query or Alteryx is beneficial.
- 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 stakeholders.
Assistant VAT Manager (Maternity Cover- 9 month secondment) employer: LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
As an Assistant VAT Manager at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment that champions employee growth and development. With hybrid working options, we offer flexibility that allows you to balance your professional and personal life while engaging with cutting-edge tools like Excel and Alteryx to enhance your skills. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation and continuous improvement, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the financial services sector.
We think you need these skills to ace Assistant VAT Manager (Maternity Cover- 9 month secondment)
Excel
Power Apps
Copilot
Alteryx
VAT Compliance
Data Analysis
UK VAT Legislation
