UK VAT Advisory Manager

I am working with a global e-commerce business, who are looking for an VAT Manager to join the business for a 12 month contract. The Manager will focus on providing UK VAT Advice and support on business initiatives, new products, projects and support the VAT Compliance Team on technical matters. Sitting within the European VAT Advisory team, the manager will work across a range of VAT-related projects, from straightforward to highly complex, each with unique implementation challenges. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, offering exposure to diverse perspectives and the opportunity to work alongside experienced tax professionals with deep UK and international expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert VAT guidance for ongoing UK business operations and compliance activities, as well as new UK-based initiatives.
• Contribute to occasional cross-border retail and regulatory projects across the EU, ensuring VAT requirements are accurately implemented.
• Support the delivery and execution of VAT obligations arising from new retail business ventures or regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with the UK VAT Compliance team to offer technical advice and ensure alignment with current legislation and best practices.
• Engage daily with internal teams including Tax Engine and Taxonomy, Legal, Finance, Accounting, and various business units to ensure cohesive VAT strategy and execution.
• Participate in the review of commercial agreements, particularly those related to UK real estate transactions, to assess VAT implications.
• Evaluate and determine appropriate VAT rates for complex product offerings, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Respond to VAT-related queries from finance, accounting, and operational teams, providing clear and actionable guidance.

Candidate Requirements:

• Extensive VAT experience gained within a large accounting firm, law firm or large or listed company.
• In depth VAT technical knowledge, in particular UK VAT and cross border knowledge and experience providing VAT advice to business partners and stakeholders.
• Experience working in the retail or e-commerce industry.
• Experience providing real estate advice.
• Professional tax qualification.

This is a hybrid role based in London or Manchester but more remote candidates will also be considered, with some travel to London when required.