Description
Sopra Steria Recruitment is working in partnership with a major retail client in the UK. We are currently recruiting VAT Manager to be based in London for an initial period of 6months + contract.
Job Title: VAT Manager
The Maximum Pay Rate: £ per day
Location: London
Contract Length: 6months +
Working in the VAT Team providing VAT advice to the corporate group and to complete compliance related tasks, in order to contribute to the efficiency and success of the in-house VAT team and ensure that the corporate group is VAT compliant.
Requirements:
Providing VAT advice to all areas of the business
Collate disclosures for submission to HMRC
Supervise weekly review of product VAT liabilities
Provide support on BAU VAT tasks
Provide timely and accurate VAT advice to all areas of the business as required
Review business activities, identifying particular areas where VAT has an impact or is impacted, to ensure that the business remains VAT compliant
Proactively identify new or complex areas and work with key stakeholders and Tax team to identify and follow through on VAT risks and opportunities
Review relevant VAT returns prepared by VAT Accountant(s) and provide support to VAT Managers to ensure all VAT returns are submitted accurately and on time
Work closely with VAT Accountant(s) to provide support and grow VAT Accountant(s)'s VAT technical knowledge
Assist in the collation and submission of disclosures to HMRC, including technical rationale for disclosures. Work with VAT Accountant(s) to ensure submission to HMRC is accurate and take lead in subsequent correspondence with HMRC
Provide support on sensitive commercial projects, working closely with key members of the relevant project team to provide appropriate, technical VAT advice
Work in conjunction with VAT Managers to prepare and deliver VAT training to areas of the business as required
Keep up to date with recent changes in VAT Legislation and guidance and take responsibility for relevant implementation of changes and/or controls in the business
Supervise weekly review of VAT liabilities of products sold. Use VAT knowledge to ensure that challenge is made to suppliers in respect of contentious areas as appropriate
Work with Finance Operations team to review VAT processes and provide support, training and advice to the team
Review Partial Exemption calculation method agreed with HMRC and prepare annual calculations in conjunction with Capital Goods Scheme adjustments
Researching VAT Legislation and Case Law and providing advice to members of team to ensure business is VAT compliant
Sopra Steria Recruitment Limited acts as both an employment business and as an employment agency.
Please Note: Shortlisted candidates would be contacted via Call/Email.
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