VAT Manager - Compliance

IVC Evidensia Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary services provider is seeking a VAT Manager - Compliance to provide technical support, manage VAT outputs, and ensure compliance with regulations. The role requires a qualified accountant or tax advisor with substantial VAT experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, work-life balance, and benefits such as annual leave and a dog-friendly office.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

26 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Pension

Discretionary bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Dog-friendly office

Free parking at Head Office

Qualifications

• Several post-qualification years with evidence of CPD.
• Experience gained in practice or industry.
• Proven track record in VAT.
• Ability to quantify and communicate VAT risk.

Responsibilities

• Provide VAT technical support to the Head of Indirect Taxes.
• Manage the VAT control framework and ensure compliance with MTD.
• Provide project support for ERP system implementation.

Skills

VAT technical support

Building strong relationships

Managing VAT risk

Time-management

Understanding technical issues

Education

Qualified accountant or tax advisor

Job description

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At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 41,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. We exist to champion the long‑term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Provide VAT technical support to the Head of Indirect Taxes or directly to the business, covering VAT rates, partial exemption methodology, treatment of rebates, and integration of new businesses.
• Manage and review outputs of VAT Associates who prepare all VAT returns across the Group.
• Manage the VAT control framework, identifying and implementing process improvements, and ensuring compliance with the Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative.
• Provide project support on an ad‑hoc basis, such as implementation of the Group’s new ERP system, M&A advisement, or one‑off restructuring projects.

Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or tax advisor.
• Several post‑qualification years with evidence of CPD.
• Experience gained in practice or industry (or combination).
• Proven track record in VAT.
• Working knowledge of VAT across multiple territories.
• Ability to understand and explain technical issues.
• Ability to quantify, communicate and manage VAT risk.
• Effective communicator; capable of building strong relationships with colleagues in other countries and departments, and with third‑party advisors.
• Desire to identify improvements and drive change.
• Strong time‑management skills; comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to understand issues and identify potential solutions.
• Can work in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
• Desire to grow with the role as the Group continues to grow.

EEO Statement

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and welcome applications from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and will discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Work‑life balance.
• 26 days annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.
• Pension.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Discounted staff pet care.
• Dog‑friendly office.
• Free parking at Head Office.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hiring recruitment team.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Veterinary Services