Indirect Tax Manager
Chubb
- Glasgow
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Respond to indirect tax queries as and when they arise - both from the business and from the Finance Team.
- Assisting senior tax team members relating to the provision of adhoc planning and projects and indirect tax advice as necessary.
- Indirect tax return reviews.
- Regular and formalised liaison with business lines/ conduct and legal teams as well as external insurance bodies to ensure current knowledge is maintained and implemented.
- Help and support with the preparation of indirect tax audits.
- Assist with the management of the day-to-day VAT compliance processes to meet Chubb's statutory compliance obligations.
- Journal preparation and accounting where required.
- Background working in a VAT environment with good grasp of VAT law as well as formal VAT guidance.
- Qualified with either professional tax or accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ICAS and/ or CTA) and have experience (at least 4 years) in indirect tax (VAT and ideally IPT) (additional accounting knowledge would be advantageous).
- A keen interest in the structure and functioning of systems/automation with a view towards current & future tax requirements particularly around increased data demands.
- IPT/Insurance background would be ideal but not compulsory.
- Ability to take ownership and not need to be micro-managed.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work to demanding reporting timetables and deadlines in a pressurised environment.
- Must be VAT literate and able to apply and understand VAT legislation and guidance strategically. Preferably finance accounting literate.
- Excellent experience using Excel and open to learning new systems and their applicability.
- Competitive salary & pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days
- Private Medical cover, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Life Assurance
- Subsidised gym membership, and more...