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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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

Veterinary Services