Senior VAT Manager

at  HSBC

If you’re looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. Whether you want a role that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.
Finance is integral to HSBC’s purpose and strategy, playing a valued role in managing costs and deploying capital in the most effective way. Our global team of finance professionals partner with the business to provide trusted insights and forward looking analysis, accuracy, efficiency, and control to frame and influence business decisions.
As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join this team in the role of Senior VAT Manager.

In this role, you will:

• Support and engage with the Head of VAT to implement a VAT strategy in relation to the relevant business lines (retail banking, commercial banking, and service companies), encompassing Advisory, Compliance and Planning workstreams, providing appropriate support to the Head of VAT on key strategic and regulatory matters.
• To be the Group’s VAT/indirect tax specialist with respect to the business lines, sharing best practice and supporting the Head of VAT in representing pro-actively the Group’s interests with Regulators and Government Agencies.
• Collaborate with the Head of VAT in order to engage with and implement the Group’s streamlining strategy with respect to the business lines ensuring that VAT accounting and reporting processes are not only compliant but transparent and cost-effective.
• Be responsible for adhering to the Tax Risk Management and Assurance Framework and take responsibility for VAT Assurance in the business line. The role holder will be responsible for the implementation of Global Standards and for streamlining processes and procedures.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU SHOULD MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• Experienced VAT professional.
• Qualified Tax Advisor (CTA) or qualified by experience.
• Demonstrable working experience of VAT within Practice, Financial Services, or Industry.
• Collaborative, engaging, credible and methodical; being able to bring the numbers and narrative to life (e.g., writing documents, presenting).
• Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders (all levels of seniority).
  The base location for this role will be Birmingham and with a hybrid working pattern.
  Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.
  If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:
  Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com
  Telephone: +44 207 832 850

In this role, you will:

• Support and engage with the Head of VAT to implement a VAT strategy in relation to the relevant business lines (retail banking, commercial banking, and service companies), encompassing Advisory, Compliance and Planning workstreams, providing appropriate support to the Head of VAT on key strategic and regulatory matters.
• To be the Group’s VAT/indirect tax specialist with respect to the business lines, sharing best practice and supporting the Head of VAT in representing pro-actively the Group’s interests with Regulators and Government Agencies.
• Collaborate with the Head of VAT in order to engage with and implement the Group’s streamlining strategy with respect to the business lines ensuring that VAT accounting and reporting processes are not only compliant but transparent and cost-effective.
• Be responsible for adhering to the Tax Risk Management and Assurance Framework and take responsibility for VAT Assurance in the business line. The role holder will be responsible for the implementation of Global Standards and for streamlining processes and procedures