In-House VAT Manager - Blackburn, to £75k

In-House VAT Manager – Blackburn – Up to £75,000 + Benefits

Our client is a large retail business that is seeking to appoint to a newly created role of VAT Manager. The role will give the successful incumbent the opportunity to help shape and mould how tax compliance, in particularly VAT, will be delivered for the company.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist key stakeholders with advisory, reporting, and strategic tax matters.
• Ensure the company meets its tax obligations while identifying opportunities for efficiency and optimisation within the tax framework.
• Indirect Tax Compliance: Manage the preparation, review, and submission of VAT returns and other indirect tax filings, ensuring compliance
with UK regulations.
• Provide guidance on indirect tax matters, advising on transactions and ensuring compliance with VAT legislation.
• Oversee the accuracy of tax-related entries in financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory standards.
• Act as the main point of contact for HMRC on indirect tax matters, managing audits and responding to queries efficiently.
• Assist with other tax areas, including corporate tax, employment taxes, and capital allowances.
• Identify and implement improvements to tax reporting and compliance processes, leveraging technology where appropriate.
• Work closely with the Finance team, external advisors, and auditors to ensure seamless tax compliance and reporting.
• Monitor and mitigate tax risks, ensuring the company remains compliant with changing regulations.

This role will suit a career individual who is seeking to grow on their experience to date in a fast paced and changing environment. Ideally you will be a fully qualified CTA, ACA or ACCA accountant with significant practical working experience of indirect taxes (particularly VAT). It is essential you can work as part of a wider team and are able to collaborate with staff at all levels.