If you are interested in this candidate, please contact Andrew Wilson via email awilson@cerfinancial.co.uk or call on 0207 626 6065.

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PROFILE:

• Oversaw rigorous VAT functionality testing and defect resolution, partnering closely with technical teams to ensure 100% accuracy in VAT postings and reporting
• Developed comprehensive process documentation and system overviews to standardize VAT procedures across all new financial platforms
• Managed senior stakeholder relationships across Tax, Finance, and Technology to align multi-year transformation goals with business-as-usual VAT activities
• Leveraged extensive Financial Services experience to manage VAT requirements for various income streams, purchase transactions, and complex supply chains
• VAT System and Transformation Experience
• Led the end-to- end management of SAP system integration by designing and implementing technical VAT tax coding logic and mapping to automate compliance across complex global transactions
• Acted as the lead VAT SME for SAP S/4HANA and CMS platform implementations, ensuring all tax requirements were accurately reflected in system configuration and design
• Conducted deep-dive gap analysis between current-state manual processes and future­ state system functionality to identify and resolve compliance risks before go-live

CAREER HISTORY:

May 2026 - Present

Non-profit Organisation

Tax Manager

• Led comprehensive corporate tax reviews for the 2025 and 2026 statutory accounts, establishing robust processes aligned with business operations and tax requirements.
• Analysed and mapped compliance criteria against UK tax thresholds, ensuring processes remained fully compliant with local legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluated transfer pricing requirements and Pillar Two rule impacts, maintaining a strong tax control framework to ensure appropriate governance, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Partnered with Finance and business stakeholders to embed tax compliance into end-to-end business processes, acting as a subject matter expert for legislative updates.
• Identified tax risks and implemented preventative controls and process improvements to mitigate compliance issues across the business.
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives by establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and leveraging reporting tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
• Reviewed and approved process changes resulting from business transformations, defining KPls to measure process effectiveness and operational performance.

September 2025 - February 2026

Tech & Business

VAT Manager

• Led UK VAT compliance and reporting across group entities, ensuring accurate and timely filings within a complex multinational structure.
• Strengthened VAT and corporate tax control frameworks, aligning processes with SAO governance requirements.
• Supported corporation tax reporting packs and CIR compliance alongside group advisors.
• Embedded scalable indirect tax and corporate tax processes during integration of newly acquired businesses.
• Acted as key liaison for VAT and tax risk matters across finance and senior stakeholders.

October 2024 - August 2025

Professional Association

Group VAT Manager

• Ensured accurate, timely UK and international VAT returns across the BMA Group.
• Led VAT Group meetings and delivered in-house VAT training to senior stakeholders.
• Strengthened VAT compliance processes, aligning SAP and finance systems and legislation.
• Liaised with HMRC on complex queries, audits, and reconciliations.
• Demonstrated expertise in VAT accounting for trade unions and commercial activities.

June 2024 - October 2024

Pharmaceutical

Senior VAT Specialist

• Managed VAT compliance across multiple EMEA jurisdictions, preparing and submitting returns.
• Reviewed financial data and invoices, ensuring compliance with local legislation.
• Supported tax audits and liaised with HMRC and external auditors.
• Developed tax provisions and packs to support financial reporting.

December 2023 - April 2024

Retail Trade

Tax and Duties Manager

• Acted as the primary VAT and indirect tax advisor to UK & EU senior stakeholders and Directors.
• Translated complex legislation into practical business processes and technical documentation.
• Led workshops to train leadership and colleagues on tax impacts and compliance.
• Analysed intra-EU data to support accurate VAT reporting and duty cost modelling.
• Advised on compliance strategy for new duties, improving efficiency and governance.

September 2023 - November 2023

Pharmaceutical

Senior Tax Manager

• Transformed UK & US VAT processes, introducing new documentation and workflows.
• Partnered with indirect tax, finance, and external advisors to ensure accurate reporting.
• Implemented process improvements that streamlined compliance and reduced risk.
• Provided training to colleagues and advised senior stakeholders on VAT and compliance risks.

June 2023 - August 2023

Law Firm

Tax Manager

• Provided tax support on M&A transactions and legal documentation.
• Advised clients on complex employment tax and R&D queries.
• Delivered tax training to staff to improve compliance knowledge.

May 2022 - September 2022

Pharmaceutical

Senior VAT Manager

• Oversaw VAT and corporate tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Supervised junior VAT staff, reviewed returns, and ensured timely filings.
• Liaised with external advisors to manage complex cross-border compliance.
• Maintained strong controls, reconciliations, and governance frameworks.

February 2022 - May 2022

Financial Services

Employment Tax Manager

• Managed IR35 reviews, PSA processes, and short-term business visitor compliance.
• Supported global mobility and payroll teams with advisory queries.
• Reviewed individual STBV cases and ensured accurate Appendix 4 & 8 compliance.

August 2021 - November 2021

Tech

Group Tax Manager

• Managed VAT returns across EMEA and responded to ad-hoc tax queries.
• Supported SOA process improvements to strengthen risk controls.
• Acted as main point of contact for VAT compliance queries.

July 2018 - July 2021

Consumer

Tax Accountant- Imperial Brands (FTSE 100)

• Led external HMRC audits and achieved clearances with no penalties.
• Submitted EC Sales and lntrastat declarations and quarterly VAT returns.
• Prepared PSA calculations and corporation tax packs.
• Delivered training workshops to improve compliance awareness across the business.

July 2017 - June 2018

Retail

Expatriate Tax Advisor

• Supported global mobility and payroll teams on expatriate compliance.
• Liaised with KPMG and managed assignment cost modelling.
• Ensured international assignee tax compliance and payments were processed accurately.

April 2015 - July 2017

Big 4

Consultant - Expatriate Tax

• Main point of contact for 40+ clients on expatriate tax compliance.
• Delivered entrance/exit briefings and advised on residency, domicile, and treaty positions.
• Reviewed returns, trained juniors, and produced cost estimates to reduce client tax spend.
• Partnered with payroll and mobility teams to ensure accurate international reporting.

September 2013 - December 2014

Big 4

Tax Assistant- Employment Tax

• Prepared and reviewed complex tax returns.
• Managed CGT, pensions, and residency compliance under new SRT rules.
• Liaised with HMRC to resolve audits and technical issues.
• Supported international partners on domicile and remittance basis claims.

EDUCATION:

2009 – 2011: College

A levels, Law, Chemistry, Physics, Biology & Law

2005 – 2009: Secondary School

GCSE's, Maths, Science, Law, Dance, Food technology & German

SKILLS:

• MTD
• Tax Audits
• ERP Implementations

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Mental Health Champion
• Association of Taxation Technicians

References Available Upon Request

If you are interested in this candidate, please contact Andrew Wilson via email awilson@cerfinancial.co.uk or call on 0207 626 6065.
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