Interim VAT Compliance Senior Manager
<p><strong>Your new company</strong><br />An exciting interim opportunity has become available with a well-established organisation. The business is seeking an experienced VAT professional to take ownership of indirect tax compliance activities, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance and strong financial controls across multiple entities.<br />This is a temporary assignment to provide additional support to an established VAT Compliance team during a busy period, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced contractor who can add value quickly and hit the ground running.</p> <p><br /><strong>Your new role</strong><br />This interim position will see you leading the delivery of VAT compliance and reporting obligations across a diverse business portfolio. Alongside managing day-to-day compliance activities, you will focus on enhancing processes, strengthening controls and supporting the wider business with technical VAT matters.<br />The role will involve:</p> <ul> <li>Leading VAT compliance activities and ensuring regulatory obligations are met.</li><li>Reviewing and improving existing reporting processes and controls.</li><li>Partner closely with finance and operational teams to provide expert guidance on VAT-related matters and support business decision-making.</li><li>Supporting the delivery of accurate financial and tax reporting.</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders</li><li>Driving efficiency improvements through process enhancement and the effective use of technology.</li><li>Managing VAT-related projects and supporting business change initiatives.</li><li>Providing guidance on technical VAT matters and helping to mitigate risk.</li><li>Building strong relationships across finance, tax and operational teams.</li></ul> <p><strong>What you'll need to succeed</strong></p> <ul> <li>Professionally qualified accountant or specialist (ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent). </li><li>Proven experience operating within VAT compliance</li><li>Strong technical understanding of VAT and wider indirect tax legislation. </li><li>Ability to research and resolve complex VAT issues.</li><li>Experience working with complex financial data, reporting requirements and ERP systems. </li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels. </li><li>A proactive and commercially minded approach, with a focus on problem solving and continuous improvement. </li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. </li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, challenge existing processes and implement practical solutions. </li><li>A collaborative mindset with the confidence to work across finance, tax and operational functions.</li></ul> <p><strong>What you'll get in return</strong></p> <ul> <li>Immediate start</li><li>Competitive day rate. </li><li>Hybrid working - 2 days on site in Bradford </li><li>Immediate start opportunity. </li><li>Exposure to a large-scale and evolving business environment.</li></ul> <p><strong>What you need to do now</strong><br />If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.<br />If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.</p> <p>Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk</p>