VAT Manager – Global Financial Services Firm - 3 days a week (hybrid working in London)
An opportunity with a leading, globally recognised financial services organisation for a VAT-focused tax professional looking to broaden their experience.
This role is heavily weighted towards UK VAT compliance, with responsibility for key filings, partial exemption calculations, and advisory support across the business. Alongside this, the successful candidate will gain exposure to corporate tax, supporting compliance and reporting processes — prior corporation tax experience is not required.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead UK VAT compliance, including partial exemption calculations, reconciliations, and query resolution
* Act as the go-to contact for VAT matters across finance and the wider business
* Support oversight of European VAT compliance and external advisors
* Assist with UK and Irish corporate tax compliance processes and reporting
* Drive process improvements, controls, and efficiencies across tax operations
* Monitor regulatory changes and provide practical guidance to stakeholders
Candidate profile:
* Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent)
* Strong UK VAT experience, ideally within financial services
* Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to improving processes
* Strong communicator with stakeholder management experience
* Interest in developing corporate tax expertise
A strong opportunity for a VAT specialist to take ownership of indirect tax while expanding into broader corporate tax responsibilities within a global environment.