VAT Manager

Job Description

About Columbia Threadneedle InvestmentsYoull find the promise we make to our clients is the same one we make to our employees: Your success is our priority.Here, youll find growth and career opportunities across all our businesses. Were intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,000 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 450 investment professionalssharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients specific requirements. Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversityof our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base. We welcome applications from returners to the industry. We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter. Job Purpose StatementWhere youll fit in & what our team goals are.... As the VAT Manager, you will provide support in running the VAT compliance and advisory of the Columbia Threadneedle EMEA and APAC entities, look after ad hoc VAT queries raised and support the Indirect Tax Senior Manager as appropriate. Role ResponsibilitiesHow youll spend your time....

• Preparation of EC Sales List for the Columbia Investments EU entities.
• Calculation of Pyrford International VAT position as a standing alone group based on agreed partial exemption method and arranging for VAT payments being made between entities in accordance with agreed timescales
• Preparation of Group VAT Reconciliation on a monthly basis, highlighting and investigating any discrepancies.
• Preparing the annual budget with regards to irrecoverable VAT.
• Providing assistance to the Indirect Tax Senior Manager on VAT matters when required.

Preparation of the VAT return for the Columbia Investments VAT Group on quarterly basis. Preparation of the return involves various tasks, and these are noted below:

• review of revenue invoices to ensure that accurate VAT treatment is applied to services supplied;
• allocation of revenue per product type;
• detailed analyse of VAT group expenditure;
• review of proxy that is used for partial exemption purposes;
• completion of VAT return based on the Partial exemption method;
• reconciliation of irrecoverable VAT per product type;
• online submission of the VAT return by cut off;
• arranging VAT payment within required timescale.

Preparation of the VAT returns for the Columbia Investments non-UK entities on timely basis. Preparation of the return involves various tasks and these are noted below:

• review of revenue invoices to ensure that correct VAT treatment is applied to services supplied;
• detailed analyse of expenditure;
• engaging external advisors regarding online submission of the VAT return by deadline;
• arranging VAT payment within required timescale.

Key CapabilitiesTo be successful in this role you will have....

• An individual with excellent VAT knowledge, who manages the VAT compliance of the group in the most efficient manner.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills are required for this role, as is an attention to detail, to ensure that VAT compliance is managed on a timely basis, to an outstanding standard with clear back up documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work a part of a team as well as on their own is required.
• The individual should be keen, enthusiastic, proactive and willing to get involved in issues.
• In addition the individual should be interested in understanding how the VAT interacts in a fund management and banking business.
• Good personal management skills.