Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for all aspects of VAT compliance within the UK Group, to include:
• Review of draft client contracts to ensure they correctly reflect the substance of services and the appropriate VAT exemptions • Review set up requests for new exempt status business to ensure that the appropriate contract support is in place • Providing advice to operational teams regarding VAT status of services provided • Working with operational teams and client directors to resolve client disputes on the VAT status of fees • Monitor changes in UK VAT legislation, investigate the impact on the UK Group and lead projects to implement changes as appropriate • Maintain and amend VAT guidance issued through the company intranet and training modules to ensure relevant, complete and up to date • Work with IT and operations on necessary systems developments to ensure VAT compliance • Responsible for HMRC correspondence - including requests for rulings, general queries, requests for repayment of VAT, voluntary disclosures, etc • Review the VAT audit checks performed by the Finance Process Team ensuring that issues are followed up and necessary corrective actions are undertaken promptly • Review of the UK Group VAT return. This is a detailed task as the group has a number of VAT complexities including property sublets, reverse charges • Review the month end VAT control account reconciliations
Who we're looking for
You will have / will be:
• ACCA or ACA qualified, with practical VAT experience. • Well organised and ability to work under pressure • Able to prioritise workload and thrive on working to deadlines. • Intermediate/advanced Excel including pivots, VLookups, SUMIF • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written • Sound technical skills with an attention to detail • A self starter who seeks new challenges and demonstrates ownership of new tasks • Able to work in a constantly changing environment and be able to react positively to changing demands
About our client
Market leader in its field
What's on offer
Up to £55,000 + benefits
Michael Page Contact For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 118 950 9671. Job Ref: 13208327 Your application will be sent to Matthew Duquenoy.
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