VAT Assistant Manager bei Apex Group

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

VAT Specialist

Provide VAT compliance support to clients for the VAT team by working with colleagues across Apex and liaising with HMRC. Reports to Head of VAT at Apex.

Job Specification

• Preparation and/or review of VAT registrations, VAT returns, VAT refund claims;

• Participate in the preparation, handling and/or supervision of HMRC VAT inspections/enquiries etc.

• Support VAT compliance and advisory services to clients (e.g. MTD and HMRC Agent requirements)

• Assist wider Apex teams on VAT issues

• Participate in VAT initiatives to improve training and compliance

Skills Required

• Preferably HMRC trained and/or ATT or CTA qualified but can also be qualified by experience;

• Experience of VAT compliance processes including dealing directly with HMRC on registrations and returns;

• Ability to understand commercial situations and apply VAT law;

• Good team player with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail;

• Excellent communication and presentation skills;

• Proficient at using Word, Excel and PowerPoint

What you will get in return:

• A great opportunity to work within a small and focused team that works closely with clients

• Exposure to clients, HMRC and other areas of Apex (Tax, Accounting, HR etc) on a day to day basis which provides a range of experiences and challenges

• Direct interaction with senior people within Apex and at our clients

• A supportive environment

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.