UK Head of VAT
- Employer
- Pro Tax Recruitment
- Location
- South East London, UK
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Oct 19, 2019
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- Job Role
- Tax Compliance
- Sector
- Finance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Pro Recruitment are currently supporting a large Asset Manager in the heart of London's Financial District for their search for a new UK Head of VAT. This is an exciting opportunity to join a worldwide renowned business in a role that directly support the Tax Director. Your role Are you a VAT expert looking for a role where you can make a significant impact? The role will be responsible for all UK (and other EU) VAT advice and compliance with UK VAT obligations. Due to the material sums at stake, the role carries significant responsibilities and offers exciting opportunities to contribute positively to the "bottom line". Your team The advisory work supports the full range of the group's business operations in the region, spanning the front line Business Divisions (Investment Bank, Global Wealth Management, Asset Management) and the supporting Corporate Centre functions (including IT, legal, procurement, and operations). It combines "technical" advice on the meaning and application of the law with constructive recommendations on managing costs and controlling risks. The team reviews new and existing business activities, products or transactions to evaluate the VAT consequences and advises on the impact of changes in VAT law. The compliance side involves ensuring that the group complies with its UK VAT obligations, filing accurate and timely UK VAT returns, ensuring payments are made and liabilities/assets are agreed with HM Revenue & Customs. The Head of VAT thus needs to maintain a constructive relationship with HMRC in relation to the administration of the VAT position, including managing any VAT audits, negotiating and implementing partial exemption and recovery methodologies. Your expertise Significant relevant UK VAT experience, most likely gained in the financial services industry. Appropriate professional qualification and strong academic record. Qualified ATT or CTA You are: Strong communicator, willing to take the initiative and are comfortable with responsibility. What you should do: Please contact Paul Vince for a confidential discussion on or email on The Pro-Recruitment Group consists of five distinct brands: Pro-Tax, Pro-Legal, Pro-Finance, Pro-HR and Pro-Marketing.
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