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VAT Manager - Retail Giant

Pro-Tax Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The VAT Compliance Specialist position is a Fixed-Term Contract role located in the Midlands with hybrid working options, requiring at least 3 years of VAT compliance experience.
  • The specialist will be responsible for preparing and submitting VAT returns across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, and Belgium, while also improving VAT processes.
  • Candidates should hold a recognised tax or accounting qualification and possess strong analytical skills with a focus on process improvement.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £55,000, depending on experience, and emphasizes teamwork and collaboration.
  • The company values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, offering support throughout the recruitment process.

VAT Compliance Specialist -Consumer Brand

Location: Midlands (Hybrid - 2+ days in the office)

Are you a VAT pro who loves getting the details right? We're looking for a Fixed-Term Contract specialist to take charge of indirect tax compliance across multiple regions for a large retail brand. If you thrive on accuracy, process improvement, and working in a collaborative team, this is your chance to make an impact in a fast-moving business.

What You'll Be Doing:

VAT Compliance & Reporting - Preparing and submitting VAT returns across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, and BelgiumProcess Development - Helping refine and improve VAT processes across the groupStakeholder Collaboration - Working closely with the VAT Manager and Head of Tax Compliance to embed process improvementsAdvisory & Support - Providing indirect tax guidance and supporting wider compliance areas

What You'll Bring:

Strong VAT compliance experience, ideally across multiple jurisdictionsA recognised tax or accounting qualification (ATT, CTA, ICAEW/ICAS, or equivalent)Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and data skillsA proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on process improvementA team player with strong communication and collaboration skills

Why Join This Retail Brand:

Be part of a dynamic and supportive team in a growing businessHybrid working - minimum 2 days in the office for collaboration and supportOpportunity to make a real impact with a company that values precision and efficiency

We'd love someone who can start immediately, but if you're the right fit, we're happy to wait. If VAT is your thing, let's talk - apply now! For more information contact Andy Chaplin

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.