UK VAT Reporting Lead - Own Indirect Tax & Compliance

Altum Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business is seeking a VAT Reporting Specialist to join its finance and tax function in the UK. This role involves owning the VAT reporting process and working closely with finance leadership and external advisors to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, solid knowledge of UK VAT regulations, and a project-management mindset. This highly visible position offers significant responsibility in managing indirect tax risks and reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong financial reporting background with experience in VAT.
• Solid understanding of UK VAT rules and reporting requirements.
• Experience working with external advisors on compliance or reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end UK VAT reporting process.
• Act as primary contact with external advisors (EY) for VAT.
• Manage VAT compilation work transitioning in-house.
• Ensure VAT data is correctly reflected in financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve controls and reporting efficiency.

Skills

Financial reporting experience

Understanding of UK VAT rules

Project-management mindset

Ability to operate in a multi-stakeholder environment

Job description

A global business is seeking a VAT Reporting Specialist to join its finance and tax function in the UK. This role involves owning the VAT reporting process and working closely with finance leadership and external advisors to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, solid knowledge of UK VAT regulations, and a project-management mindset. This highly visible position offers significant responsibility in managing indirect tax risks and reporting.