UK VAT Manager

  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 teamworking 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.