Tax Technology & Compliance Manager

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Wiley is looking for a proactive, high energy VAT compliance manager based in the South East (UK). Wiley’s business activities require VAT filings in many jurisdictions globally. The candidate will be responsible for VAT compliance and controls across the EMEA region as well as providing support to tax colleagues outside of EMEA as required. This role will also encompass demand-led work including working on a range of projects to support tax risk management such as design and implementation of VAT controls, identification and mitigation of VAT risk, management of quality control, and identification and implementation of process improvements. The role will also require an understanding of financial systems and technical accounting awareness. The VAT compliance manager reports to the Indirect Tax Director.

How you will make an impact:

• Preparation, analysis, and submission of UK VAT returns.
• Review of Wiley group VAT returns prepared by the offshore compliance team, working with external advisors where applicable to ensure accurate and timely submission of all returns and payments.
• Assistance with VAT registrations across various jurisdictions and working with the offshore team to manage future VAT compliance in those jurisdictions.
• Management of internal indirect tax compliance processes and controls to provide continuous support and improvement where necessary.
• Preparing and reviewing data analytics and trends analysis with VAT return information.
• Oversight and support of wider global VAT compliance activities undertaken, including monitoring of global risk profile for Wiley.
• Preparation and review of month-end VAT account reconciliations; managing audits and tax office inquiries.
• Supporting tax engine logic changes resulting from legislative or business changes.
• Dealing with global ad hoc queries from the business in relation to indirect tax and working on tax projects as required.

What we look for:

• Fully conversant with global indirect tax legislation and proven experience in indirect tax roles, ideally within a multinational organisation.
• A team player with a hands-on attitude, able to initiate and implement change and demonstrate a problem-solving approach.
• Familiar with SAP accounting systems.
• A confident MS Excel user.
• Open to using new technologies such as Alteryx and PowerBI. Experience with these tools is an advantage.
• Experienced in VAT compliance or controllership functions.
• Able to take ownership and responsibility for their work under minimal supervision.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognized professional tax qualification (e.g. CTA / ACA or equivalent).

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We are committed to fair, transparent pay and strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

Salary Range: 50900 GBP to 72900 GBP