VAT Lead

Join to apply for the UK VAT Manager role at Societe Generale.

• Keep the UK VAT Group membership and other VAT registrations up to date.
• Keep the Partial Exemption methodology updated and agree changes with HMRC.
• Prepare and ensure the timely submission of accurate quarterly VAT returns.
• Keep staff appraised of VAT issues and legislative changes, including the central tax team in Paris.
• Control of operational VAT topics SGLB, SGIL and BALLP, including VAT accounting and invoicing.
• Monitor VAT topics within the Ayvens group in the UK and Ireland.
• Provide businesses with timely advice on VAT issues as they arise.
• Monitor and minimise VAT risk for the UK platform, including assessments of new products.
• Managing the group’s relationship with HMRC on VAT topics.
• Participate in the Indirect Tax Committees of UK Finance and AFME.
• Work with Indirect Tax specialists in Paris on topics relevant for the group.
• Ensuring that the Bank operates within the SG Tax Code of Conduct.

• Detailed VAT technical knowledge.
• Significant experience working in-house in VAT for a Financial Services company.
• Computer skills.
• Operational skills.
• Communication skills – ability to present complex topics clearly.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to inspire others to make things happen.
• Ability to make decisions, and justify them.
• Analytical skills.
• Initiative.
• Ability to think outside the box.
• Strong team working skills.

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation.

Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Banking