Senior VAT Analyst

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Senior VAT Analyst to join our Indirect Tax Team in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.

This is a hybrid role that requires working from the office 2-3 days a week. Open to applicants who are located near a Cummins location, ideally Huddersfield, Darlington or Cwmbran.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Ensure Compliance: You will be responsible for the monthly VAT compliance process for all UK & European entities within the Cummins Drivetrain Braking Systems (CDBS) part of the Cummins business.
• External Relationships: You will own the relationship with the external VAT outsource compliance provider, ensuring that the end-to-end process works efficiently.
• Collaboration: Working closely with key stakeholders (including finance & IT) in the business you will provide essential guidance on VAT related topics.
• Proactive Review: Your ability to lead proactive process reviews will ensure that controls relating to VAT remain secure.
• Maximize VAT recovery: By working closely with our external provider you will make sure foreign VAT reclaims are maximized.
• Audit Support: You will assist with information requests for VAT audits and respond appropriately to tax authority interventions.
• Risk Mitigation: Your skills in identifying and mitigating risks will feed into the UK SAO process and contribute to meeting HMRC requirements in the UK.
• Project support: your VAT expertise will provide invaluable input into business projects, where VAT considerations needed to be carefully evaluated and managed.

• Tax Qualification and Experience: A CTA qualification and 2-3 years of relevant VAT experience will provide the foundational knowledge and expertise required.
• Technical Knowledge: A strong understanding of UK and EU VAT principles will ensure you can effectively manage compliance and advisory tasks.
• Analytical Skills: Attention to detail is essential to be able to review VAT returns effectively and identify areas for follow up action.
• Communication and Problem-Solving: Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities will enable you to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and address any issues that arise.

• A tax qualification is essential. Preferably CTA, along with 2-3 years relevant experience in VAT.
• A secure technical knowledge of UK VAT and EU VAT principles is expected.
• Strong communication skills & problem-solving ability required.