Senior VAT Specialist

2 days ago


Hull, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Westmoore Recruitment Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Senior VAT Specialist to join our expanding Tax and Treasury team in Hull. The role has been created following the decision to bring all tax matters in house, offering a rare chance to shape the department in a rapidly growing business.

The successful candidate will report to the Group Tax Manager and have an ideal opportunity to take on new challenges with an international remit.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • To oversee UK VAT compliance, ensuring timely preparation and filing of the Group's quarterly VAT returns.
  • To manage overseas indirect tax compliance through liaison with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
  • To own the Group's indirect tax balance sheet reconciliation process for audit purposes, acting as a key liaison with external auditors for indirect tax matters.
  • To review and test the Group's VAT control environment as part of a process of continuous improvement.
  • To regularly evaluate the Group's Making Tax Digital policy for VAT and identify efficiencies in the VAT return preparation process.
  • To continually monitor developments with respect to indirect tax rules and oversee any required changes to the Group's ERP and billing systems to maintain compliance and meet electronic invoicing requirements.
  • To identify and review key data metrics for compliance with SAO provisions.
  • To respond to operational tax queries from both internal and external stakeholders.
  • To review employee expenses and related invoices to identify further VAT recovery opportunities.
  • To provide support for direct tax-related activities and project work as required.

The role also offers the opportunity to continually develop as a tax professional through supporting the Group's tax function in other areas of taxation.

**The Ideal Candidate:**

  • A tax or accountancy qualified individual (candidates qualified by experience are also considered).
  • 1-2 years of experience in a role managing reporting and compliance obligations.
  • Fundamental VAT knowledge including basic concepts of European VAT.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills.
  • A desire to develop tax skillset through autonomous research.
  • The ability to respond positively to changing business issues.
  • A motivated, tenacious, and driven attitude with the ability to suggest and implement process improvements.
  • The ability to work to tight deadlines and complete work to a high standard under pressure.

We offer a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits including a hybrid contract option allowing flexibility to work from home part-time. Located in Hull, this role provides an excellent opportunity to work in our central finance function.



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