VAT Manager (part time)

KBR Inc ,
Leatherhead, Surrey

Overview

Job Description

Compliance Monthly UK group VAT return, monthly UK joint venture VAT return, Quarterly UK company VAT return - Review, sign-off and online submissions - Must include a review of ALL invoices with 0% VAT - Must include a review of ALL invoices from UK registered suppliers in non-GBP currencies - FX analysis - Mobile phone analysis - (The above items are additional requirements per specific arrangements with HMRC) Quarterly EC Sales List obligations Preparation for / compliance with Making Tax Digital Assisting sister companies with VAT issues Monitor Intrastat obligations Monitor and manage VAT related Senior Accounting Officer relevant Controls Monitor Inward Processing/Importation reliefs Monitor and manage the VAT registration status of our legal entities / VAT Grouping Internal controls reporting (SOX etc) Monitor monthly MMS reports (Imports and Exports) Manage relationship with HMRC - VAT Audits - Maintaining KBR's "Low Risk" assessment - Error notifications/voluntary disclosures Advisory Advise the business on VAT treatment of potential bids, new agreements, existing agreements (this includes Framework agreements, work orders, call-offs and novation) in the UK, Europe and elsewhere Requests generally come from the Corporate Tax team where they will incorporate the VAT comments into the Tax memo or other advice. Other requests may come directly from the business and may involve review of contracts and/or meetings with deal team]. Advice / liaison with finance staff at UK joint ventures Liaison with finance staff / external advisers outside the UK Ad Hoc day-to-day queries from the business Support Project Accountants - including training requirements Support KBR Transaction Centre functions (Dubai and Chennai) - assess training requirements and conduct where required Act as key internal contact to support third party consultants with maximising claims for obtaining refunds of input VAT incurred overseas, where possible. Keep up to date to changes to VAT legislation, case law and HMRC guidance/interpretation Manage relationships with UK external advisers (EY) Assist the tax team with tax planning, tax audits and other projects as required. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Thorough knowledge of UK VAT legislation Experience dealing with overseas VAT issues. Skillful at building and developing professional relationships Good team player Strong communication skills - able to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of management. Ability to work independently Proactive and well organised Proficient with Microsoft office. Able to effectively prioritise competing demands in a fast paced environment. Professional tax, accounting, or legal qualification. PREFERRED SKILLS Working knowledge of SAP Prior experience in an Indirect function within a multinational business.