VAT Manager

Job description

VAT Manager Department: Finance: Employment Type: Permanent: Location: Worsley: Description: Network Plus is seeking a VAT Manager. The successful candidate will lead the VAT compliance process including the below points. We would be open to either a full or part-time working pattern. Key Responsibilities: - Hands on preparation and submission of VAT returns (monthly and quarterly), including data extraction, cleansing, and manipulation from raw ERP reports. - Management of VAT forecasts and overseeing all related VAT payments to HMRC. - Completion of all balance sheet reconciliations for VAT, including the preparation and posting of supporting journals. - Monitoring of the group structure, managing VAT groups, and handling registrations/deregistrations for new leavers and joiners. - Acting as the lead point of contact for HMRC audits and enquiries. - Assisting the Head of Tax with Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliance, maintaining a robust VAT control and governance framework. - Reviewing existing processes and policies to implement strategies for improvement, data accuracy, and automation. - Providing VAT advice and guidance on proposed business strategies, contracts, and du...