_{24th November, 2024}

My client, a growing accountancy practice, is seeking a VAT specialist at Senior Manager or Manager level to join their dynamic tax team. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to reduce their commute while advancing their career in a progressive and ambitious firm.
  
In this role, you will lead a team of three VAT staff and oversee all aspects of VAT compliance and reporting. You will ensure processes are efficient, accurate, and compliant with regulations, while also playing a key role in VAT consultancy and planning projects across the firm's diverse client base. The role involves close collaboration with internal departments and external stakeholders, including tax authorities and auditors.
  
The practice values professional growth and offers structured developmental programmes, external training opportunities, and a strong focus on work-life balance. Career progression is actively encouraged, with a preference for internal promotions.
  
Reporting into the Tax Director responsibilities will include:

• VAT Compliance: Ensure the accurate preparation, submission, and payment of VAT returns in line with regulations.
• VAT Planning: Develop strategies to optimise tax efficiency and minimise liabilities.
• Tax Audits: Coordinate VAT audits, address tax authority queries, and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Process Improvement: Review and enhance VAT procedures to streamline operations and maintain accuracy.
• Risk Management: Monitor, identify, and mitigate VAT risks through proactive controls.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including audit, accounting, and compliance, to address VAT-related issues.
• Training and Education: Provide training and guidance to internal teams to ensure organisation-wide VAT compliance.
• External Relationships: Liaise with advisors, tax authorities, and other parties to stay informed on VAT regulations and compliance.
• Reporting: Prepare and present VAT compliance and metrics reports to senior stakeholders.
• Client Portfolio: Manage your own VAT client portfolio, overseeing compliance and consultancy projects.
• Global Collaboration: Engage with international VAT specialists and work on cross-border VAT projects, with opportunities to attend global conferences.
• Team Leadership: Manage and support a team of three junior tax staff to deliver high-quality results.

Requirements

• CTA qualified with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in VAT.
• Strong technical expertise in VAT compliance, planning, and consultancy.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage workflows, and oversee complex projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to process improvement and risk management.

Location
Dundalk or Balbriggan office - Parking on site.
Working hours
Monday - Thursday onsite 8:30am - 5:30pm & Friday WFH 9am - 12:30pm 

Generous Salary DOE  + Bens on offer

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