VAT Consultant - Compliance

VAT Consultant - Compliance

Location: Reading, UK

Working Practice: Hybrid

We are currently recruiting for a VAT Consultant - Compliance to join an in-house Indirect Tax team based in Reading.

This is an excellent opportunity for a VAT professional with strong compliance experience to take on a regional role, supporting VAT and indirect tax obligations across multiple EMEA and APAC jurisdictions . You will work closely with internal finance teams and external tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end VAT compliance cycle across multiple EMEA and APAC countries.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT returns, sales and purchase listings, Intrastat and other indirect tax filings.
• Liaise with internal finance teams and external tax service providers.
• Provide source reports, review draft VAT returns and assess GL account reconciliations.
• Ensure all required internal governance and approval processes are completed.
• Coordinate timely VAT payments and filing approvals.
• Review VAT exception reports, identify data anomalies and support the resolution of system or transactional issues.
• Support indirect tax audits and enquiries by gathering relevant data and documentation.
• Work with external advisors and the wider VAT team to support audit defence activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve, streamline and automate VAT compliance processes.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• 3-5 years' hands-on experience in VAT compliance.
• Previous experience within an in-house tax or finance environment is highly desirable.
• Experience across multiple EMEA and/or APAC jurisdictions .
• Strong knowledge of VAT/GST principles and compliance requirements .
• Experience working with external tax advisors and internal finance stakeholders.
• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, Business or a related discipline.
• A recognised VAT/indirect tax qualification such as CTA, ATT or regional equivalent .
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve compliance issues.
• A proactive approach to process improvement and automation.

What's on Offer?

• In-house VAT/Indirect Tax opportunity
• Exposure to EMEA and APAC jurisdictions
• Hybrid working from Reading
• Opportunity to work closely with senior tax and finance stakeholders
• Strong scope for process improvement and automation

If you're an experienced VAT compliance professional looking for an opportunity to broaden your international exposure within an in-house environment, we'd love to hear from you.