Indirect Tax Specialist at Colt Technology Services

About The Role

-Own relationships with external VAT advisors and provide strategic direction regarding compliance requirements, risk management and process improvements
-Provide autonomous VAT advice to the business
-Lead the delivery and governance of indirect tax compliance obligations, ensuring timely and accurate submission of returns and related filings.
-Review and approve VAT returns, reconciliations and compliance deliverables prepared by internal teams and external advisors.
-Lead relationships with external advisors and tax authorities and coordinate responses to audits, enquiries and investigations.
-Identify, assess and mitigate indirect tax risks and recommend practical solutions to support business objectives whilst maintaining compliance.
-Drive indirect tax compliance process improvements, automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, control and governance.
-Establish and maintain robust VAT governance frameworks, controls and documented procedures.
-Interpret indirect tax legislative developments, determine organisational impact and lead implementation of required compliance and process changes.
-Provide technical leadership and coaching to finance and tax colleagues, promoting consistent application of VAT policies and best practice.