Indirect Tax Compliance & Reporting Manager in Fareham, Hampshire

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Location: Fareham/UK hybrid – working from the office 1-2 days a week.

The opportunity: To step into a leadership role overseeing the indirect tax compliance & reporting for Zurich entities in the UK and Isle of Man, with responsibility for delivering robust VAT processes, managing risk, and shaping the tax function in a complex, highly regulated environment. To be part of an established and well-respected in-house tax team, gaining experience of a wide variety of tax considerations. This is a key role, requiring strong tax knowledge and people management skills to manage the delivery of indirect tax compliance by the team, and brings exposure to key stakeholders across the business.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren't available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing?

• Manage a team of four experienced tax professionals
• Oversee preparation, review and submission of UK VAT returns for Zurich in the UK and Isle of Man
• Ensure correct application of partial exemption and input tax recovery methods
• Manage VAT registration/de-registration, group VAT issues and option to tax matters where relevant
• Oversee preparation, calculation and filing of UK IPT returns
• Oversee calculation and filing of Foreign Premium Tax returns
• Reconciliation of control accounts to source systems
• Work closely with UK & Isle of Man Finance teams to ensure the impact of indirect taxes is factored into financial reporting & decision making
• Maintain a strong relationship with HMRC managing queries, reviews and audits and contributing to the BRR+ process
• Provide indirect tax support & input into the SAO and Uncertain Tax Treatment reporting processes
• Develop governance processes and ensure process documentation is maintained and updated
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the VAT compliance and reporting cycle
• Engage with a range of stakeholders across the UK and Isle of Man business, and also third-party suppliers, to ensure the timely and accurate supply of information required for compliance processes

What are we looking for?

• Significant UK VAT compliance experience with a strong understanding of partial exemption special methods, the interaction of VAT grouping and branches, and cross-border VAT considerations
• An understanding of VAT considerations around single/multiple supplies and property transactions
• Experience of Insurance Premium Tax compliance desirable
• Experience of leading or supervising a team
• Ability to build relationships and partner with a variety of stakeholders such as other Finance teams, market facing units, external advisors and HMRC
• Strong communication skills, in particular the ability to explain complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders
• Experience in financial services and/or insurance (both P&C and life) preferable
• 5 years ACA/ACCA/CTA post-qualification experience

What will you get in return?

Everyone's different. That's why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday, alongside a range of other flexible benefits. You can find out more about our wide range of employee benefits on our website.

Who we are: At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. Together, we're creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. With over 65,000 employees, you'll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company that is a long-standing player in the insurance industry. We've made a promise to each other and every employee: to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other's wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future. If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment where your creativity, ideas and contributions are recognised and rewarded, Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our culture: At Zurich, our strength comes from the diverse experiences, perspectives and talents of our people. Our goal is to create a workplace where every employee can flourish and where everyone feels valued, heard and respected. Over a quarter of our employees are members of at least one of our inclusion communities (Employee Resource Groups), with groups focused on areas such as social mobility and cultural awareness. We're proud to have received numerous industry awards recognising our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives. We've created an environment that places real importance on our people's wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide practical advice and access to a wide range of lifestyle support, alongside opportunities to learn, grow and develop the skills needed for the future. We actively support our employees to give back to their communities through volunteering and charitable activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest‐established corporate trusts in the UK. Together, we've supported causes across the UK through grants and volunteering, contributing over 100 million in funding and volunteered time.

Your application: We're committed to treating all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic. As an inclusive employer we also want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You'll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply. We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please send an email to recruitment@uk.zurich.com.

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