UK VAT Lead

The Group Tax Function is responsible for UK taxes, and the tax issues faced by UK resident group entities. The team has a transversal role, covering all business lines present in the UK, and also supervises group entities based in Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey.

Summary of the key responsibilities of the role

•  Keep the UK VAT Group membership and other VAT registrations up to date;
•  Keep the Partial Exemption methodology updated and agree changes with HMRC;
•  Prepare and ensure the timely submission of accurate quarterly VAT returns;
•  Keep staff appraised of VAT issues and legislative changes, including the central tax team in Paris;
•  Control of operational VAT topics SGLB, SGIL and BALLP, including VAT accounting and invoicing;
•  Monitor VAT topics within the Ayvens group in the UK and Ireland;
•  Provide businesses with timely advice on VAT issues as they arise;
•  Monitor and minimise VAT risk for the UK platform, including assessments of new products;
•  Managing the group’s relationship with HMRC on VAT topics;
•  Participate in the Indirect Tax Committees of UK Finance and AFME;

Competencies

• Detailed VAT technical knowledge
• Significant experience working in-house in VAT for a Financial Services company
• Computer skills
• Operational skills
• Communication skills – ability to present complex topics clearly
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to inspire others to make things happen
• Ability to make decisions, and justify them
• Analytical skills
• Initiative
• Ability to think outside the box
• Strong teamworking skills