Overview
The Interim Tax Manager will be responsible for delivering accurate VAT reporting and compliance for a global media organization during a fixed-term contract. This role will involve working closely with the UK Controllership team to improve VAT processes and report on compliance issues while acting as a primary contact for HMRC during audits.
Responsibilities
- Review and correct VAT debtor and creditor transactions within the ERP system.
- Finalise Q3 2025 VAT declaration and prepare Q4 2025 VAT return.
- Amend and resubmit Q1 and Q2 FY2025 VAT returns, including full-year reconciliation for 2025.
- Conduct retrospective reviews for FY2024 VAT filings.
- Strengthen VAT processes and controls, contributing to training materials for finance and non-finance teams.
- Provide VAT advisory support on transactions and new projects.
- Identify risk areas, minimise liabilities, and explore tax planning opportunities.
- Collaborate with offshore teams and liaise with external advisers where required.
Requirements
- Expert knowledge of UK VAT (non-UK VAT experience advantageous).
- Qualified accountant (ACA, CTA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience.
- Background in large, complex organisations with multi-jurisdictional exposure.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with advanced Excel capability.
- Confident communicator able to simplify complex issues for non-finance stakeholders.
- Experience in process transformation, automation, and change management.
- Familiarity with Workday or similar ERP systems desirable.
- Available to start immediately.