Location – Brighton
Our client is a tax compliance and consulting company with worldwide reach. Their core business is indirect tax compliance and due to the success of the business, they’re building a new team in Brighton, UK. Our client is young company but growing fast and has had an average of 65% growth per year over the last three years.
The role
Our client is seeking a VAT compliance Team Leader to manage their compliance team in Brighton. The role includes working with clients to help them understand their filing requirements, obtain and review VAT return data, and file the VAT return with the local country tax office. This is an opportunity to be part of a smaller team (for now!) with a start-up feel whilst working alongside experienced professionals with big-4 backgrounds. As a result, there will be the chance to be creative and take initiative when it comes to how you think things should be done; whilst the firm has existing compliance processes in place, they are constantly seeking to improve the way they operate to benefit clients, staff, and the company.
The role will be mostly office based since our client feels it is important to be in an environment where you can share knowledge with others, feel part of a team and enjoy the sociable side of work. There will also be the chance to progress your career in the world of VAT as the team grows.
Key responsibilities
- Manage members of the VAT Compliance Team, ensuring all job descriptions, performance objectives, performance appraisals, and career development processes are completed.
- Help with training and learning objectives for the team.
- Identify and implement ways to improve efficiency in VAT compliance work.
- Oversee and be responsible for the timely management of obtaining VAT return data and filing the VAT returns.
- Review and check client data with the help of the VAT consulting team to ensure accuracy.
- Liaise with third parties that may be involved in the compliance reporting process.
- Assist with VAT/GST registrations and deregistrations.
- Assist with VAT/GST audits carried out by tax authorities.
Skills and attributes
- Our client files returns in more than 50 countries so they need people that can work with a high volume of data. Excel skills are therefore a requirement.
- At least five years’ experience of working in a VAT compliance lead role.
- Excellent communication skills and a team player.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong analytical nature and willingness to solve problems.
- Highly motivated with the ability to learn and adapt quickly to change.
- Experience of working to tight deadlines under pressure.
- An additional language would be a differentiator, particularly if you are fluent in French or German.
Benefits to you
Our client is keen to attract top talent so are offering a very competitive salary along with a bonus scheme linked to the performance of the team.
- Permanent (Full Time)
- Monday to Thursday 9.00AM To 5.00PM/ Friday 9.00AM TO 4PM
- Holidays: 25 Days a Year
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