Assistant VAT Manager

TL;DR

Assistant VAT Manager (Finance): Managing and transforming complex VAT data for a major financial institution with an accent on compliance, reconciliation, and audit support. Focus on applying UK VAT legislation to transactions and optimizing reporting processes using advanced data tools.

Location: Must be based in Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Salary: £48,987 - £54,430

Company

A leading British financial services group focused on building the future of finance.

What you will do

• Review VAT returns, reconciliations, and supporting analysis.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to support VAT reporting and issue resolution.
• Apply VAT rules to transactions and ensure correct treatment across systems.
• Support VAT assurance reviews and external audits.
• Identify process gaps and control weaknesses to implement practical improvements.
• Collaborate with finance and business teams to resolve VAT queries.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from Edinburgh.
• Strong VAT compliance experience, ideally within financial services or a large corporate environment.
• Proven experience reviewing complex VAT returns and supporting audits.
• Working knowledge of UK VAT legislation and HMRC guidance.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Power Query or Alteryx is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively.

Nice to have

• Relevant professional qualification such as ATT, VAT Compliance Diploma, ACCA, or AAT.
• Experience with finance systems such as Oracle ERP and SAP Ariba.
• Experience with Power Apps and Copilot.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to work within a major financial institution.
• Exposure to complex tax control frameworks and large-scale finance systems.