VAT Manager

Location: Camden (King's Cross, London)

Interview Date: 23/10/2023

Due to an upcoming retirement, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is seeking to appoint a VAT Manager. The role-holder will have responsibility for VAT compliance and processes and will provide advice on all VAT matters impacting the RVC and its subsidiary entities. The role-holder will also have responsibility for ensuring compliance with off payroll working (IR35) regulations.

The successful candidate will have prior experience of providing VAT advice and managing VAT within a Higher Education or not-for-profit organisation, as well as a working knowledge of customs duties and import reliefs (as they apply to VAT). Experience of off-payroll working (IR35) regulations is desirable but not essential, as appropriate support and training will be provided. The role-holder will be expected to input to the RVC’s wider Tax Strategy and Risk Register.

The successful candidate will join a Finance team of roughly 20 staff and will report to the Director of Finance. Although the role does not have line management responsibilities, support will be provided by other Finance team members in the preparation and filing of VAT returns.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required as the role holder will be expected to work with colleagues at many levels across the organisation, including senior management and the governing body, as well as liaise with external parties.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays + concessionary days)
• A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
• On site café and restaurant
• Free membership to the Hawkshead Campus Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus

Recruitment is being timed to ensure there will be sufficient handover with the retiring Tax Manager.

If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact Julie Waterfield, Director of Finance jwaterfield@rvc.ac.uk.

We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community

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