VAT Lead

The UKandI VAT Lead plays a key role within the UKandI Finance organisation, supporting the VAT Manager in delivering a robust control environment, statutory compliance, and financial governance across the UK and Ireland. This role combines technical VAT expertise with broader finance leadership responsibilities, including process improvement, reconciliations, transformation projects, risk management, business partnering, and operational oversight. Client Details This role is within the FMCG industry and is based in Slough. Description Financial Control, Governance and Compliance Lead the delivery of UK and Ireland VAT compliance obligations, ensuring accurate and timely filing of all VAT returns and related submissions. Maintain a strong financial control environment across VAT processes and activities. Review and oversee VAT balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely investigation and resolution of reconciling items. Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting activities relating to VAT and indirect taxes. Monitor VAT positions, liabilities, recoveries, and exposures, providing clear insight into emerging risks and opportunities. Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and statutory requirements. Support Senior Accounting Officer requirements and other corporate governance obligations. Partner with internal and external auditors to support audits, compliance reviews, and remediation activities. Business Partnering and Stakeholder ..... full job details .....