VAT Specialist – Interim – 6 months min – REMOTE

November 6, 2025

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Your new company My client is a leading establishment within the higher education sector. There is an opportunity to join their finance team, reporting to the Deputy Director, working on a variety of tax work, predominantly focused on VAT and Indirect Taxes with a small proportion of Corporation Tax. The role is both compliance and advisory. Higher education experience is desirable, but my client is flexible, but you must showcase an expertise in VAT/Indirect taxes. Your new role Will include but not limited to: All statutory indirect tax and corporation tax legislation, calculating and delivering accurate and timely submissions of all UK and overseas indirect tax and corporation tax statutory returns. Determining how the business maximises legitimate indirect tax savings in order to reduce costs Review of processes and systems to ensure efficiency, enable the timely and accurate recording, reporting and forecasting of CT, VAT and any other indirect tax liabilities. Identifying developments and changes in CT, VAT and other indirect tax legislation and HMRC policy which may impact the business, assessing implications and provide appropriate solutions. Coordinate external tax advisors, when needed, to assist with effective tax planning Provide relevant and timely advice to guide and influence strategic decision making Lead and manage the relationships with HMRC and external tax advisors in connection with VAT and CT, negotiating with HMRC and tax advisers, as appropriate. Oversee activities that may give rise to indirect tax or CT liabilities in overseas jurisdictions and ensure that relevant tax compliance obligations are met. Research relevant tax rules in overseas jurisdictions to determine potential overseas tax liabilities What youll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant or tax professional, ACA, ACCA, ATT or CTA qualified. Previous higher education experience is beneficial, but not a necessity. You must be able to demonstrate your technical experience in VAT and Indirect taxes. What youll get in return You will receive a salary dependent on experience up to £550 per day. The role can be conducted on a hybrid or fully remote basis, on a full time basis or part time, a minimum of 3 days a week. There is on-site parking and an on-site gym. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

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