Vat Assistant Manager

We have a great opportunity for an Indirect Tax Assistant Manager to join the Vistry Group Tax team based out of our Milton Keynes Office. The Indirect Tax Assistant Manager will be a key member of the indirect tax compliance function with responsibilities in preparing and reviewing monthly VAT returns.
As our Indirect Tax Assistant Manager will have the opportunity to be involved in the advisory aspects of the business, supported by the Group Tax Director, Head of Indirect Tax and Indirect Tax Manager. This role provides a great opportunity to further develop knowledge of the tax affairs for a large UK corporate and receive support for a career in tax.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Agile working possible (dependent on role)
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare and Dental Insurance
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
• Share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits

In return, what we would like from you

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality.
• GCSEs: Minimum pass of 4 or more (C and above) in 5 subjects, including Maths and English; A-Levels: Minimum of C's in all 3 subjects.
• ACA, ACCA or ATT qualified or equivalent.
• VAT compliance knowledge is required for this role and a desire to build a career in the tax function of a large corporate group.
• We will consider candidates currently working in Industry or those wishing to move from Practice.
• Strong IT skills and proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.
• Good analytical and organisation skills with an attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player.
• A desire to learn and develop from colleagues within the team.

• Key member of the indirect tax compliance function with responsibilities in preparing and reviewing monthly VAT returns to ensure all the filings are prepared and submitted within the statutory time limits.
• Responsible for day to day queries from the Tax Assistants in preparing the monthly VAT returns.
• Liaising with the regions on VAT, SDLT and CIS queries and supporting the team with tax training for the regions.
• Management of VAT registrations, CIS registrations and options to tax and, in collaboration with the Assistant Direct Tax Manager and Indirect Tax Manager, to ensure that the Tax Library is complete, up to date and accurate.
• Supporting the Head of Indirect Tax and the Indirect Tax Manager to advise on VAT and SDLT implications on various land acquisitions.
• The role offers some corporation tax compliance opportunities to assist with the annual preparation and submission of corporation tax (limited company) and self-assessment (LLP) tax returns.
• In collaboration with the team, ensuring that tax processes are improved, enhanced and streamlined where possible, including consideration of accounting/tax systems and software.
• Assisting with the training and development of more junior members of the tax team.
• Responsible for ensuring that the various Shared Mailboxes are kept up-to-date by the team.

Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us
At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do.
We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry.
Benefits
Agile Working
Offers a flexible way of working.
Annual Leave
Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy and sell up to 5 days.
Pension with Legal & General
Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.
Volunteer Days
With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Why Vistry
Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.