VAT Manager

quarterly UK VAT returns, including annual Partial Exemption calculations Maintaining the Capital Goods Scheme register and preparing annual CGS adjustments Ensuring accuracy and integrity of VAT data through effective review processes and analytical review Acting as the first point of contact for VAT queries across the business Working closely with central finance teams and local stakeholders to ensure robust VAT records Maintaining internal VAT guidance and delivering training where required Supporting corporation tax compliance through data collation and finance system interrogation Assisting with process improvements from a tax perspective and supporting other tax projects Keeping up to date with VAT legislation and technical developments The role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to move to a four - day working week following successful completion of probation.

What you'll need to succeed

• A, recognised accounting or tax qualification, or be qualified by experience
• Strong practical VAT experience
• Current UK VAT technical knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency across Microsoft Office
• Experience working with large ERP systems for reporting and analysis
• Excellent analytical and problem - solving skills
• The ability to work autonomously while building strong relationships across the business
• Experience managing competing priorities in both office - based and remote environments
• A proactive, improvement - focused mindset

What you'll get in return

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary of up to 65,000, flexible hybrid working and the opportunity to move to a four - day working week following probation. You'll have the chance to shape a newly created role, gain exposure to a broad and interesting tax profile within the education industry and work within a supportive, professional environment that genuinely values work - life balance.