VAT Manager in Hoole

Company Description

We're an ambitious, forward-thinking global business who build transformative solutions for our customers to deliver best-in-class sustainable mobility, connectivity and technology solutions. We support our customers with a range of products and services to meet their needs. Since 1990 our ambition has never wavered.

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. From humble beginnings, our vision and drive has seen us venture into new markets with confidence and stay ahead of market trends. Our mission is to help businesses of all sizes adapt to the future and take advantage of the opportunities that change brings. Sustainability is at the core of our offering. With our leading e-mobility solutions, we're committed to guiding businesses through the energy transition, building solutions for a more sustainable, connected future. This is where you come in. We are on a journey of growth. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of technology innovation and we invite you along on this journey.

Job Description

Radius has grown rapidly at a time when tax requirements have become more complex and reporting more onerous (e.g. VIDA, real-time reporting). The Group has indirect tax responsibilities for over 80 legal entities across the UK, Europe, Asia and US. We are seeking a VAT Manager to join our in‐house Indirect Tax Advisory function. The Indirect Tax Advisory team is responsible for delivering high‐quality VAT advice to the business, shaping the Group's VAT strategy, and driving risk management and operational efficiencies. This team provides expert guidance to support commercial decision‐making, including advising on new business offerings, cross‐border transactions, and complex VAT matters. It also supports the Tax compliance team on tax treatment questions. The role focuses on supporting the business on UK/EU VAT matters, identifying indirect tax risks, enhancing controls, and driving process improvements. The successful candidate will provide advisory support across the organisation and contribute to the development of a robust VAT framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical and timely VAT advice to business stakeholders across operational and finance teams.
• Support business initiatives, projects, and transactional workflows by ensuring correct VAT treatment.
• Review, strengthen, and maintain VAT controls, processes, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process and systems improvement, including alignment with finance systems and reporting tools.
• Contribute to VAT considerations for system or process changes across the business.
• Deliver VAT training and guidance to non‐tax teams (e.g., Accounts Payable, Sales, Finance Operations).
• Act as a point of contact for VAT-related queries from internal teams.
• Assist the Head of Indirect Tax with HMRC enquiries, information requests, and audit queries.
• Support the review of VAT returns and related compliance tasks where required.
• Mentor junior team members, providing feedback and reviewing their work as required.

Qualifications Experience & Qualifications

• 4-6 years of hands‐on UK VAT experience gained in practice or industry.
• Requires both solid theoretical knowledge and practical, hands‐on advisory experience in UK VAT legislation, VAT accounting processes, and reporting requirements.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, ATT, or HMRC VAT‐trained equivalent.
• Experience supporting finance system changes or process improvement projects.
• Exposure to advisory work on transactions or cross‐functional projects.

Core Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‐solving ability.
• Clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to explain VAT issues to non‐specialists.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, improvement‐focused mindset.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.

Additional Information

A friendly culture that mirrors our proposition to our customers. A fast-growing organisation that defines itself as being agile and innovative. A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one. A commitment to building a working environment that values inclusivity, innovation, agility, and drive. And of course, you will be compensated competitively along with bonus potential and a good range of core benefits.

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at Radius

Our global DEI networks champion LGBTQ+ inclusion, cultural diversity, women's empowerment and mental health, neurodiversity and disability support.

We also offer:

• Global Female Health Policy & Female Health Champions
• Pregnancy Loss and Fertility Treatment Policies
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer (UK)
• Women-focused gym & female health events
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Disability Confident Committed Employer (Level 1)
• Race at Work Charter signatory
• Proud sponsor of Crewe Pride (4 years running) and Cheshire Pride Awards Corporate Supporter 2025
• Community network driving charity and volunteering initiatives, with 8 consecutive years of participation in the UK Challenge.
• Give as you earn scheme (payroll giving) and match funding

Next Steps

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now! If you'd like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team directly. Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.