At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

This role involves assisting with the management of the group’s VAT and indirect tax matters and the implementation of improvements to the end-to-end VAT process. Indirect tax manager will report to the associate director for indirect tax, role will be supported by an indirect tax assistant. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of indirect tax principles, both in the UK and overseas. This is a hands-on role in the sense of working with others to improve VAT processes and is not a pure advisory role.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Overseeing the preparation, review and submission of VAT returns alongside third-party providers, ensuring timely and accurate filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Liaising with treasury on VAT forecasting to ensure the timely and accurate payment of liabilities/timely allocation of VAT refunds.
• Assisting in the review and improvement, with the finance transformation team, of the end-to-end VAT process from invoice to return and manage the implementation of identified changes.
• Assisting with making our Oracle ERP system compliant with local VAT/sales tax laws in a more efficient way.
• Ensuring that VAT issues identified as part of tax authority audits are resolved.
• Assisting with requests for advice from the business in both the UK and overseas.
• Providing support and training to non-accountants within the business on VAT and CIS requirements, and to those involved in processing purchase and sales invoices.

You’ll need to have:

• Knowledge of VAT accounting and control checks, including balance sheet VAT reconciliations.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Indirect tax rules both in the UK and overseas, and demonstrable technical competence in areas relevant to role.

You’ll also have:

• Degree-level accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA), tax qualification (ATT/CTA), or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with Oracle is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, the ideal candidate will enjoy using their initiative.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid experience within the construction industry and around supplies connected with immovable property is desirable but not essential.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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• Overseeing the preparation, review and submission of VAT returns alongside third-party providers, ensuring timely and accurate filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Liaising with treasury on VAT forecasting to ensure the timely and accurate payment of liabilities/timely allocation of VAT refunds.
• Assisting in the review and improvement, with the finance transformation team, of the end-to-end VAT process from invoice to return and manage the implementation of identified changes.
• Assisting with making our Oracle ERP system compliant with local VAT/sales tax laws in a more efficient way.
• Ensuring that VAT issues identified as part of tax authority audits are resolved.
• Assisting with requests for advice from the business in both the UK and overseas.
• Providing support and training to non-accountants within the business on VAT and CIS requirements, and to those involved in processing purchase and sales invoices