£70K/yr
Peterborough, England
Contract, Variable

Interim VAT Specialist

Posted by Anne Corder Recruitment.

  • VAT
  • SAP
  • TAX

Our client is looking for a VAT Specialist to assist the VAT Accountant and Tax Director with the group's VAT requirements, to resolve any system issues with the new ERP system, and establish best in practice processes, controls and documentation to maintain their low risk BRR+ rating.

Key duties include:

  • Support the VAT Accountant with the company's VAT requirements

  • Historic review of VAT systems and controls:

  • Review of Company VAT treatment (inputs and outputs)

  • Consider any improvements for controls and processes

  • Review of VAT for standalone entity following M&A integration

  • Shape the company's future VAT position

  • Update process notes to reflect the changes resulting from the new ERP (SAP S/4Hana)

  • Introduce appropriate testing requirements

  • Assist with resolving any SAP S/4Hana issues

  • Review interaction with Concur expenses

Knowledge and skills required:

  • Knowledge of the UK VAT system performing at a VAT assistant manager or manager level
  • Systems Knowledge – SAP S/4Hana and SAC, Concur preferred
  • Strong communication skills. The Senior VAT Support will need to be able to communicate with a wide audience and be able to advise and present information clearly to ensure tax compliance and understanding in the business.
  • Excellent organisational skills. The Senior VAT Support must be able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive.

Key Stakeholders include:

  • Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury and reporting accountants in the Company Finance Hub
  • Business Partners & Analysts in Audio and Publishing
  • Centre of excellence (S4 IT Support)

This role is based on an 18-month fixed term contract

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