VAT Assistant Manager

Your new company
A global convenience retail organisation are looking to recruit a temporary VAT assistant Manager to join their in house tax team at their head office in Blackburn on a fixed 12-month contract. The company operates filling stations, convenience stores, and food service outlets throughout Europe and is based in the UK. It is a well established, highly respected organisation who are looking to bring in someone experienced in VAT and management to help the group.Your new role
As a VAT Assistant Manager in the tax team, you will report to the VAT Director and support the VAT Managers. Your responsibilities will include preparing and submitting VAT returns and EC Sales Lists (ECSLs) for specific territories, which involves collaborating with country finance teams to enhance processes and data accuracy. Additionally, you will provide ad-hoc support to the VAT Director on various non-compliance Indirect Tax matters.
Key Accountabilities:
* Preparing and submitting VAT returns, EC Sales Lists and Intrastat returns.
* Performing reconciliations and assisting in VAT audits.
* Building and maintaining relationships with key finance personnel across the business.
* Working with finance teams to improve processes.
What you'll need to succeed
* VAT technical knowledge and experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns. * Intermediate/advanced Excel skills.
* Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
* Ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Characteristics such as integrity, trust, professionalism, initiative, discretion, team work.
* Tax technical qualifications, working knowledge of SAP and VAT reporting tools is desirable.

What you'll get in return
* Salary would be £45k - £50k.
* 10% bonus on completion of the contract.
* In office work, with the option to work from home once a week.
* This role offers a diverse range of tax experience within a truly international and dynamic business, providing an excellent opportunity to enhance your tax knowledge.* The possibility of permanent employment in the role if seen as the right candidate.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact William Loring on 0161 237 3388 or email: If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position in Tax or Treasury, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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