Act as the "go-to" person globally for all VAT queries working closely with Head of International & Indirect Tax.

Support and advise the Head of International & Indirect Tax, Partners and Fee Earners with VAT and Withholding Tax matters related to client invoicing.

Client Details

Leading multinational 'magic circle' law firm.

Description

• Support finance colleagues globally, Partners and Lawyers on VAT compliance related to client invoicing including compliance with Corporate Criminal Offence legislation.
• Discussing VAT matters on invoicing with clients as and when required.
• Provide ad hoc VAT advice to finance and colleagues globally on day-to-day business transactions.
• Provide VAT and WHT support to Finance colleagues globally on specific projects.
• Provide updates and recommendations to the businesses on new legislation relevant to the management of VAT
• Withholding Tax - Raise awareness of Withholding Tax with the business and seek to maximise Revenues from client invoicing.
• Prepare and deliver training to the business in areas of VAT, withholding taxes and other business initiatives.
• Support the Head of International & Indirect Tax with annual review of the Corporate Criminal Offence Risk matrix.

Profile

• Previous relevant VAT experience, preferably in an in-house role with VAT advisory and compliance responsibilities

• Have in-depth VAT technical knowledge with experience advising on UK and international business transactions in professional services sector

• Experiences of VAT (place of supply rules) and Withholding Tax

• Excellent Excel skills to be able to manage existing large workbooks

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA) or Tax Advisor (CTA, ATT)

• Excellent communicator (written and oral)

• Self starter

• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure

Job Offer

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Full benefits package available on inquiry