Job title: Tax Manager

Location: London or Manchester

Duration: 12 months initially

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The role:

To support UK VAT advisory for on-going business and compliance activities in the UK. Contractor will be supporting the delivery and implementation of VAT requirements triggered by new Retail Business or Regulatory initiatives as well as supporting the UK VAT Compliance team when technical advice is needed. Contractor will interact on a daily basis with other teams within the tax broader organisation as well as the Tax Engine and Taxonomy Team, various Business Teams and Support Teams like Legal, Finance and Accounting. Contractor will also be involved in the review of agreements, especially for UK real estate transactions, and of the VAT rate determination of complex products as well as answering to operational VAT questions raised by finance, accounting and other operational teams.

Responsibilities:

Support delivery and implementation of VAT requirements triggered by new Retail Business or Regulatory initiatives.
Assist UK VAT Compliance team with technical advice when needed.
Review agreements, especially for UK real estate transactions.
Determine VAT rates for complex products.
Provide UK VAT advisory for Ongoing business and compliance activities, New UK initiatives and Occasional Pan-EU Retail Business and Regulatory projects.

Requirements:

In-depth VAT technical knowledge (UK and cross-border VAT, including post-Brexit exposure).
Previous experience in retail and/or e-commerce sectors desirable (especially UK VAT liability determination).
Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to work cross-functionally.
Ownership, ability to deliver results, and maintain high standards.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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