Finance, Indirect Tax, Associate, London

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We're a team of specialists charged with managing the firm's liquidity, capital and risk, and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm's counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm's success. The division is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.

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We're a team of specialists charged with managing the firm's liquidity, capital and risk, and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm's counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm's success. The division is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.
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RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

An opportunity has arisen for an indirect tax professional to join the EMEA tax department as an associate in a technology and compliance focussed role. Working closely with the rest of the VAT team you will be responsible for co-ordinating the VAT compliance requirements across EMEA and playing a key role in providing and implementing tax technology solutions for indirect tax.

Responsibilities:

• Liaising with key finance stakeholders in order to prepare the quarterly UK VAT group return calculations and statistical reporting
• Ensure compliance with filing and reporting obligations.
• Pro-actively identify, manage and implement indirect tax opportunities for the firm.
• Review and oversight of EMEA VAT compliance activities with a view to continuous improvement in processes and controls, and driving an automation agenda.
• Participation in ad-hoc projects to ensure that all indirect tax implications are managed appropriately, including MTD.
• Assist with global review of AP, AR and VAT return processes with a view to standardise and automate where possible.
• Liaise with HMRC in connection with VAT matters.
• Manage registration process for indirect taxes in EMEA (VAT, CIS, Option to Tax).
• Act as an advisory to the firm's front office businesses
• Develop and train colleagues outside the tax department in VAT to enhance risk control.

Qualifications / skills:

• An indirect tax specialist, either ACCA, ACA or CTA qualified with a strong knowledge of UK and EU VAT compliance.
• An organised individual with the ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong IT skills including Excel and Powerpoint
• Familiarity with PSAP/Oracle or similar ERP systems

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