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twentyAI is supporting a leading international financial services group with the appointment of an EU VAT Director, based in London. This is a senior specialist role within a complex, multi-jurisdictional organisation operating across the UK, Ireland, Luxembourg and wider EMEA. The role will sit within the Group Finance function and plays a critical role in shaping VAT policy, governance and compliance across the region. Role Overview Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the EU VAT Director will have end-to-end responsibility for VAT across the EMEA region. The role will lead VAT policy and procedural design, embed VAT considerations into business processes, and partner closely with local finance teams responsible for legal entity accounting across multiple jurisdictions. Success in the role will require strong technical VAT expertise combined with the ability to influence, educate and collaborate across a geographically dispersed finance organisation.
Job Responsibility:
Manage and prepare UK and Ireland VAT returns and supporting documentation accurately and on time
Coordinate and review VAT returns for Luxembourg
Oversee all VAT-related filings and regular reporting with HMRC and Irish Revenue, including VIES and annual returns
Manage VAT audit requests from tax authorities across the UK, Ireland and Luxembourg
Own and drive VAT policies and procedures across the UK, Ireland and Luxembourg
Review and improve VAT processes relating to invoicing, supplier procurement, expenses, intercompany charges and commission calculations
Review VAT recovery rates and methodologies, identifying gaps and implementing improvements
Monitor legislative developments to ensure ongoing compliance across all jurisdictions
Manage VAT group structures in the UK and Ireland, identifying inefficiencies and optimisation opportunities
Assess intercompany recharges and transfer pricing from a VAT perspective
Develop frameworks for internal and external contracting to minimise VAT leakage across jurisdictions
Partner with outsourcing and procurement teams to ensure VAT is appropriately addressed in all new and existing arrangements
Support business leaders on commercial and client-facing VAT matters
Work with Group Finance to maintain optimal VAT configuration within accounting systems
Act as principal VAT adviser for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, covering tax coding, rate changes, place of supply and reverse charge
Design and deliver VAT training workshops to finance teams
Support internal compliance monitoring and internal audit reviews of VAT processes
Build and maintain strong relationships with tax authorities and external advisers
Coordinate external advisers on VAT claims, audits and technical queries
Collaborate effectively across finance teams and wider business functions
Mentor and develop junior members of the finance team as required
Requirements:
Significant experience in a VAT-focused role within industry or professional practice
Exposure to multi-jurisdictional VAT within a complex organisation
Professional tax qualification and degree-level education
Excellent technical knowledge of VAT legislation and VAT accounting
Strong understanding of finance and accounting systems (e.g. Sage Intacct or similar)
Highly organised, adaptable and detail-oriented
Collaborative, credible and confident working across senior stakeholders
Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement