In-house Indirect Tax Manager, Financial Services - London, United Kingdom - Pro-Tax Recruitment

Pro-Tax Recruitment

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

In-House Indirect Tax Manager, Financial Services

City of London - remote/hybrid working available

£85, % bonus & benefits
A leading financial services business with a brand name is recruiting an In-house Indirect Tax Manager.

With the indirect tax returns being completed by the finance team, the scope of this position is advisory-led, while holding oversight (i.e., review)of VAT compliance matters.

Reporting to the Senior Indirect Tax Manager and collaborating with a mid-sized team (all with roots in the Big 4), this makes an ideal first step in-house for the recently promoted VAT Manager, coming from a dedicated FS indirect tax team.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Oversight of group quarterly VAT return.
Providing routine indirect tax support and advisory to business units (UK and international) on VAT matters, enquiries and international projects.
Support the ongoing maintenance of indirect tax procedures and controls within the tax risk framework.
Direct liaison with tax authorities for indirect tax related matters and enquiries.
Spotting opportunities for continuous improvement within the indirect tax function, including supporting with ongoing tax governance/risk process design and implementation.
Building an internal/external network to educate the business and influence on indirect tax interests on an industry level.
CTA qualification
Prior UK VAT advisory experience, ideally within a complex and regulated business
Has reviewed indirect tax returns
Prior experience working with a partially exempt business
Prior financial services experience and the ability to grasp complex matters
International VAT advisory experience is desirable, but not essential.

What the successful interviewee looks like:

A technically competent advisor, who can provide a pragmatic approach to advising business units.
Communication skills, including the ability to relay complex information to generalist finance and business stakeholders.
Stakeholder management skills, including the ability to push back to senior parties where necessary.
Ownership of continuous professional development and keenness to remain up to date with emerging legislative developments.

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