VAT Manager

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Responsibilities

Organisation Overview

At Parker Aerospace, we support the world's aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft.. We play a pivotal role in applications that change our world and we can be found in almost everything that moves.

Joining our team means you're helping to deliver our purpose of 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow'. A career at Parker Aerospace offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products and contribute to our company's goal of solving the world's greatest engineering challenges.

Role Summary

To manage VAT compliance, ensuring adherence to VAT regulations in the UK and Ireland. The VAT Manager will provide expert advice on VAT matters, oversee VAT submissions, and ensure the accuracy of VAT-related financial reporting.

To drive VAT return and compliance process improvements including streamlining, consolidating registration and return processes

Your day-to-day

• VAT Compliance
• VAT Reporting Software Project
• Advisory and Planning
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Process Improvement

Who we are looking for

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent) with a strong understanding of UK EU VAT legislation.
• Proven experience in a VAT-focused role within a large organisation, consultancy or HMRC.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to convey complex VAT issues to management as appropriate.
• Self-starter and ability to constructively challenge.
• Broad experience of finance and tax technology desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of VAT software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

What we offer

• Fortune 500 company with a large, stable base that continues to grow.
• Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within!
• Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit is at the center of our success.
• Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth.
• 25 days holiday, bonus and car allowance