Assistant VAT Manager (Maternity Cover- 9 month secondment)

End Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026

Salary Range: £48,987 - £54,430

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Flexible Working Options: Hybrid Working

Job Description Summary

Interpret complex processes and manage the efficient and effective production of high quality output and analysis, anticipating stakeholder needs.

What You Will Do

• Use tools such as Excel, Power Apps, Copilot and Alteryx to manage and transform data.
• Review VAT returns, reconciliations and provide supporting analysis.
• Analyze large and complex data sets to support VAT reporting and issue resolutions.
• Apply VAT rules to transactions and ensure correct treatment across systems.
• Support VAT assurance reviews and audits.
• Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and support practical improvements.
• Work with finance and business teams to gather data and resolve VAT queries.
• Use Excel, Power Query, and Alteryx for data management and transformation.
• Prepare clear documentation to support compliance, controls, and audit requirements.
• Deliver work in line with established tax control frameworks and procedures.
• Support the VAT team in responding to advisory queries from the business.
• Apply working knowledge of UK VAT legislation and HMRC guidance to support decisions.

What You Will Bring

• Relevant qualification such as ATT, VAT Compliance Diploma, ACCA, or AAT preferred.
• Strong VAT compliance experience, ideally in financial services or a large corporate environment.
• Proven experience reviewing complex VAT returns and supporting audits.
• Good working knowledge of UK VAT law and its practical application.
• Ability to apply VAT guidance to transactions and data.
• Confidence working with large datasets and translating data into clear outputs.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with Power Query or Alteryx is beneficial.
• Experience with finance systems such as Oracle ERP and SAP Ariba.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with a range of stakeholders.

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All eligible people with a diverse range of backgrounds are welcome to apply. We treat all applicants fairly and encourage applications from under represented groups.