Job Description
Reporting to the head of the GVCR compliance delivery team, this is a key role which will support the service delivery and growth of the centralised UK, EU, and Global VAT compliance capability in the RSM outsourcing practice. This role has the following key responsibilities:
1. Responsible for insightful analysis of VAT returns/data and timely delivery of UK, EU, and international VAT compliance engagements.
2. Serve as the central point of contact for clients and ensure quality assurance over all indirect tax filings for clients.
3. Assess & review AP/AR data, transactions, and tax codes to determine appropriate VAT treatments and reporting requirements.
4. Monitor the quality of indirect tax data inputs, reports, and analyze outputs from key data tests during client onboarding and regular return cycles.
5. Develop a deep understanding of clients' business models, supply chains, data & ERP systems to provide excellent client service and anticipate VAT opportunities.
6. Manage and develop junior team members responsible for compliance service delivery.
7. Assist in building a VAT compliance knowledge centre/database for clients and the delivery team to enhance efficiency and client experience.
8. Ensure compliance documentation and process notes are updated to reflect legislative and business changes for accurate VAT reporting.
9. Identify issues and opportunities for process improvement and participate in process efficiency and transformation projects.
10. Handle any other internal projects as they arise within the GVCR business.
About the Ideal Candidate
* Excellent VAT compliance technical skills, ideally from a European practice or industry role, with the ability to identify advisory projects from compliance data.
* Strong interest and capability in VAT return processing, process improvement, and technology enablement.
* Ownership and management skills to guide junior staff in compliance functions.
* Proficient in IT tools, especially Microsoft Office (Excel) and tools like Alteryx.
* Strong relationship management skills, both internally and externally.
* Experience with international projects and an understanding of cultural nuances.
* Effective time management and organizational skills.
* Skills in process mapping, with attention to detail and anomaly detection.
* Ambitious and motivated, with a clear progression path for the right individual.
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About the Role
Reporting to the head of the GVCR compliance delivery team, this is a key role which will support the service delivery and growth of the centralised UK, EU, and Global VAT compliance capability in the RSM outsourcing practice. This role has the following key responsibilities:
1. Insightful analysis of VAT returns/data and timely delivery of UK, EU, and international VAT compliance engagements.
2. Serve as the central point of contact for clients and ensure quality assurance over all indirect tax filings.
3. Assess & review AP/AR data, transactions, and tax codes for VAT treatments and reporting.
4. Monitor data quality and analyze outputs during onboarding and return cycles.
5. Understand client’s business model, supply chain, data & ERP systems to provide excellent service and VAT opportunities.
6. Manage and develop junior team members in compliance delivery.
7. Build a VAT knowledge centre/database to improve efficiency and client experience.
8. Keep compliance documentation updated with legislative and business changes.
9. Identify process improvement opportunities and participate in related projects.
10. Handle other internal projects within GVCR.
About the Ideal Candidate
* Strong VAT compliance technical expertise, preferably from European practice or industry.
* Interest in VAT return processing, process improvement, and technology.
* Leadership skills to manage and guide junior staff.
* Proficiency in IT tools, especially Excel and Alteryx.
* Effective relationship management skills.
* Experience with international projects and cultural awareness.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Attention to detail in process mapping and anomaly detection.
* Ambitious with a clear career progression path.
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