EMEA VAT Manager

7 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Royal London Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled VAT Manager to join our Group Tax team at Royal London Group.

As a VAT Manager, you will support senior management within Group Tax by acting as a primary contact in the provision of specialist VAT advice and analysis to the Royal London Group.

The role would involve significant interactions with the investment management business, finance teams, external advisors, and tax authorities, as well as providing leadership and mentoring to a small team of tax specialists and tax assistants.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a primary contact for stakeholders within the Royal London Group, including senior management, boards, committees, tax authorities, third parties, and external bodies, in responding to queries and providing indirect tax advice.
  • Coordinate internal teams and external advisors in the preparation, review, and submission of indirect tax returns for Group Companies and investment funds.
  • Provide indirect tax advice, transaction support, and lead post-deal implementation actions on fund launches, M&A activities, and property transactions.
  • Monitor and maintain awareness of changes to VAT and indirect tax legislation which impacts the Group and advise on appropriate actions.
  • Assist senior tax management in representing RLG's views at consultation meetings and industry groups.
  • Collaborate with tax colleagues in following agreed guidelines and procedures, making improvements to processes, mitigating risks, and adding value.
About You

We are looking for a qualified accountant and/or qualified tax professional with in-depth knowledge and experience of relevant UK indirect tax legislation as it affects insurance companies and/or asset management businesses.

You should have the ability to challenge the effectiveness of procedures/controls, identify and escalate risk to Head of Tax and other required parties.

Strong IT skills, particularly on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, are essential. You should also be able to develop strong business relationships with colleagues and senior managers across Finance and wider business.

About Royal London

We are the UK's largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings, and asset management products and services.

We are proud to reward employees with great workplace benefits, including 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme, and private medical insurance.



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