KC Group Recruitment
VAT Manager
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KC Group is partnering with a fast-growing, innovative organisation to recruit a VAT Manager to join their high-performing Tax function. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a commercially focused VAT advisory role where you’ll play a key part in shaping VAT strategy, managing risk, and supporting business growth.
The Indirect Tax Advisory team is central to delivering high-quality VAT guidance across the business. You’ll work closely with operational and finance teams, influencing decision-making on everything from new product offerings to complex cross-border transactions.
This role offers a strong blend of advisory, business partnering, and process improvement—ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and driving real change.
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Key Responsibilities
Advisory & Business Partnering
- Provide practical, timely VAT advice to stakeholders across finance and operational teams
- Support business initiatives, projects, and transactions to ensure correct VAT treatment
- Act as a key point of contact for VAT-related queries across the organisation
Controls, Risk & Process Improvement
- Review and enhance VAT controls, processes, and documentation
- Identify and implement opportunities for system and process improvements
- Contribute to VAT considerations in finance system and process changes
Compliance & Stakeholder Support
- Support the Head of Indirect Tax with HMRC enquiries and audits
- Assist with VAT return reviews and compliance activities where required
- Deliver VAT training and guidance to non-tax teams (AP, Sales, Finance Ops)
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Team Contribution
- Mentor junior team members, providing guidance and reviewing work where appropriate
About You
- Significant UK VAT experience gained in practice or industry
- Strong working knowledge of UK VAT legislation, accounting processes, and reporting
- Professionally qualified (ACCA / ACA / ATT or equivalent)
- Experience supporting system changes or process improvement initiatives
- Exposure to advisory work, particularly on transactions or cross-functional projects
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