At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage VAT compliance across EMEA and APAC, ensuring accurate reporting and timely submissions.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a leading finance environment with a focus on indirect tax.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to improve processes and implement automation in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in VAT compliance while enhancing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years of VAT compliance experience and a relevant degree or qualification.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
The client is looking to hire a VAT Compliance Consultant to work a 12 month extendable contract based in Reading (Hybrid 2-3 days onsite).
About the Role
The client is seeking a VAT Compliance Consultant to join their in-house Indirect Tax team.
In this role, you will support managing their indirect tax obligations across multiple EMEA and APAC jurisdictions.
You will work with their internal finance teams and external tax advisors, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Regional
- Compliance
Activity: Manage the end-to-end VAT compliance cycle across multiple EMEA and APAC countries, overseeing the preparation and submission of VAT returns, sales and purchase listings, Intrastat, and other supplementary indirect tax filings.
- Coordination: Liaise with the in-house finance teams and external tax service providers.
Responsibilities include sharing source reports, reviewing draft returns, and reviewing General Ledger (GL) account reconciliations.
- Filing & Payment
Approvals: Ensure all internal governance steps are followed by obtaining the appropriate levels of approval for VAT filings and coordinating timely tax payments.
- Exception Management & Issue
Resolution: Handle VAT exception reporting (with support from the VAT Manager).
Proactively flag data anomalies and support the business in resolving system or transactional issues.
- Audit
Defense: Support the wider VAT team with indirect tax audits and inquiries for your allocated jurisdictions by gathering data and preparing documentation for sharing with external advisors.
- Process Improvement & Automation: Identify opportunities for automation within the compliance process and support implementation.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of hands on experience working in a VAT compliance environment.
- In-House
Experience: Previous experience working in an in-house tax or finance environment is highly preferred (a mix of Big 4/Top Tier practice and in-house experience is also advantageous).
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, Business, or a related field.
- Professional Qualification: A recognized VAT or indirect tax qualification (e. g., CTA, ATT, or regional equivalent) is required.
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of VAT/GST mechanisms. Experience with ERP systems (e. g., SAP) is a plus.
Please note
This position will be Inside IR35.
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VAT Compliance Consultant in Reading employer: Tangent (International) Ltd
Tangent (International) Ltd. offers a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an excellent employer for those looking to advance their careers in VAT compliance. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides opportunities for professional development while promoting a healthy work-life balance through its hybrid working model in Reading. Join a team that values your expertise and supports your journey in navigating complex tax landscapes across EMEA and APAC.
Contact Details:
Tangent (International) Ltd Recruitment Team
