Head of Indirect Tax

Purpose of the Role: Provide Indirect Tax leadership and continue to achieve VAT recoveries. Job Description: Managing UK VAT and indirect tax matters including: review of compliance processes and controls, new and existing tax projects with indirect tax considerations, and monitoring the impact of new tax legislation. Supporting UK M&A due diligence processes ensuring indirect tax considerations have been met. Leading the implementation and conclusion of ongoing UK VAT savings projects and identifying new indirect tax savings opportunities for the Group. Leading indirect tax support to on-board new acquisitions (systems, processes, compliance) and oversee testing and go-live with the Group’s MTD solution (Alphavat). Support in preparing and reviewing UK Group VAT returns prepared by the segment finance teams and consolidated by the Indirect Tax Manager. Post-review of other non-UK VAT returns where necessary (e.g., Ireland). Manage discussions with HMRC and internal stakeholders on the Group’s Partial Exemption Special Method (PESM) and associated VAT recoverability. Responding to ad hoc VAT and indirect tax queries from the business. Supporting Tax and Finance team colleagues on non-UK projects where relevant. Development of UK VAT Manager. Qualifications & Experience: At least 10+ years’ experience in Indirect Tax, in-house experience essential. ACA/CTA qualified. Relevant experience in PESMs gained within Insurance or Financial Services (insurance industry preferred). Experience in coaching and managing at least one direct report. Person Specification: Reporting directly to the Group Head of Tax, you will demonstrate effective communication skills and enjoy internal and external stakeholder management providing subject matter expertise.

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