J&T Business Consulting
VAT Compliance Specialist
London
Posted 2 days ago
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What You’ll Be Doing
- Take ownership of a complex portfolio of international VAT compliance clients, acting as the primary senior contact.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, demonstrating a deep understanding of clients’ business models and VAT risk areas.
- Provide proactive VAT compliance guidance to clients, including advising on technical or operational issues impacting filings.
- Liaise directly with overseas agents and tax authorities, managing queries, audits, and escalations as required.
- Review and sign off VAT workings and returns prepared by other team members, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with local legislation.
- Analyse financial data, invoices, and import/export documentation to identify risks, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Calculate VAT liabilities and refunds for complex filing periods and clearly communicate outcomes to clients.
- Ensure all filings are submitted accurately and on time in line with statutory deadlines and contractual obligations.
- Keep abreast of international VAT developments and assess their impact on client portfolios and team processes.
- Support, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level team members.
- Review work performed by others, providing constructive feedback to support development and maintain quality standards.
- Act as a point of escalation for technical or operational issues within the team.
- Monitor deadlines, scope, and workflow using internal trackers, ensuring accurate and up-to-date reporting for management.
- Contribute to process improvements, standardisation initiatives, and internal projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and service quality.
- Support Client Managers and senior leadership with ad-hoc projects, complex client matters, and strategic initiatives.
- Draft high-quality client communications, including technical explanations and responses to complex queries.
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What We’re Looking For
- Significant experience in a client-facing VAT compliance role.
- Strong experience of international VAT compliance (UK and EU essential; wider jurisdictions advantageous).
- Proven ability to manage complex client portfolios and competing deadlines.
- Strong technical VAT knowledge with the ability to apply legislation pragmatically.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence dealing with senior client stakeholders and tax authorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and professional judgement.
- Experience reviewing work prepared by others and supporting team development.
- Competent use of the MS Office suite, with intermediate skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Proficiency in a second European language (desirable).
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What You’ll Bring
- Strong team player who is organised, flexible, and able to work well under pressure.
- Acts as a role model within the team, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and sound ethical judgement.
- Highly organised, resilient, and able to perform effectively under pressure.
- Approachable and collaborative, fostering trust with clients and colleagues.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the confidence to take ownership and use initiative.
- Adaptable, with the ability to understand and respond to a range of client needs and cultural perspectives.
- Committed to continuous learning and actively contributes to a culture of knowledge sharing, openness, and constructive feedback.
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Skills
VAT Compliance
Client Relationship Management
Technical Guidance
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
Team Development
Financial Analysis
Deadline Management
Process Improvement
International VAT Knowledge
MS Office
Mentoring
Client Communication
Proactive Approach
Location