Tax Manager

Equifind have teamed up with an international financial services firm, who are looking to add a Tax Manager with a strong VAT background to the finance team.

You will join a medium sized finance team and assist with them with all things VAT related, as well as any other ad hoc projects that they have lined up.

This is a superb opportunity for someone to support the global head of tax and become a highly valued member of the business. You’ll gain maximum exposure to an impressive business.

Key duties and responsibilities for this Tax Manager position include:

• Review and submission of monthly UK VAT returns based on Partial Exemption Special Method (PESM) for the UK group, and for other entities where applicable.
• Monthly review of transactions for reverse charge invoices for inclusion in monthly VAT returns.
• Monthly review of sales transactions to ensure the correct PESM % is applied and is relevant for the UK business.
• Ensure VAT consequences of inter-company transactions are documented, recorded, and treated correctly for VAT reporting.
• Preparation of accounting entries reflecting the partial exemption position of the group.
• Calculation of the annual PESM calculation, submission, and annual filing
• Calculation of the annual VAT Capital Goods Scheme adjustment; Review of CGS and submission of annual filing.
• Monthly reconciliation of VAT / GST accounts to submitted VAT returns for all EMEA entities.
• Monthly SOX files/balance sheet substantiation preparation and sign off
• Management reporting on irrecoverable VAT and key drivers of change
• Key contact person for audit related VAT queries.
• Provide VAT advice across all entities (see below for entities) to ensure risks are managed and mitigated.
• Be VAT point of contact for all initial queries from the finance team

• Review and submission of other EMEA VAT / GST returns for EMEA and Asia on monthly and quarterly basis
• Liaising with external advisors on VAT matters.
• Managing and supporting junior tax staff

Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified CTA/ACA/ACCA Accountant with relevant VAT specialism
• Experience of working with a Partial Exemption Special Method
• Experience of Capital Goods Scheme calculations
• Experience of VAT rules pertaining to international supplies of services
• Experience of VAT rules pertaining to the financial services exemption
• Experience of working across multiple international jurisdictions

About the business

An international investment bank that is a major player in this field. You will be joining a high-performance business, as well as a high performing team.

With offices across the globe, you will work closely with the wider finance teams and business heads. This will offer a high level of responsibility and you will be supporting the business in all VAT affairs.

The finance team has a great cultural feel to it, so you’ll enjoy working with a variety of characters, both locally and internationally.

The office in central London is top class and the role requires you to be office based, three days per week, with the two remaining days WFH at your choice.

Daily Rate

This exciting opportunity for a Tax Manager will pay between £450-£600 per day, depending on experience.

We will also love at candidates who have a preference for a FTC at around the £90k-£100k.

Duration will be a minimum 12 months and ideally start within the next few weeks.