Manager of VAT

Hello! Thanks for stopping by.  Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

•    We offer a competitive salary up to £68,000 pro rata depending on experience.

•    Car allowance of £3,720 per annum.

•    Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary).

•    Private health care (self only).

•    Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).

•    Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.

•    25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!

•    A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.

•    Retail savings scheme.

•    Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Working location: Western House, Halifax, Bradford, BD6 2SZ/Hybrid working.

Work type: Flexible part time hours suiting 3-4 days a week depending on candidate.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager of VAT to join the Finance and Regulation team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.  Could this be you?

What we do!

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Finance and Regulation team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

We are seeking a part-time Manager of VAT to join Yorkshire Water’s in-house tax team of five tax professionals. You will report to the Group Tax Manager alongside three other members of the tax team. Those other team members manage corporate tax, employment tax and SAO matters respectively. You will also work day-to-day with members of Yorkshire Water’s Finance Team in managing our VAT position as well as advising the business on VAT issues and changes to legislation as well as representing Yorkshire Water at Water UK with other VAT Managers across the water industry.

Where you fit in!

As our Manager of VAT you will:

•    Manage and oversee the submission of the Group’s VAT returns.

•    Deal with HMRC VAT and indirect tax enquiries.

•    Liaise with external tax advisers.

•    Provide VAT and other indirect tax advice to key areas of the business including training where necessary.

•    Provide VAT and indirect tax advice in relation to business initiatives in both the regulated and non-regulated businesses.

•    Identify and assess VAT and indirect tax opportunities presented to the Group.

•    Monitor tax controls and risks of the companies across the Kelda Group and contribute to the improvement of those controls.

•    Monitor Customs declarations for the small amount of imports made by the Group.

•    Represent Yorkshire Water at the Water UK Indirect Tax forum alongside other water companies’ VAT Managers.

•    Assist with Yorkshire Water’s other indirect tax activities including landfill tax and climate change levies.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

•    In-depth experience of VAT compliance gained either within a leading firm of accountants or within an in-house tax function.

•    experience of working with accounts either hands-on or through professional qualifications.

•    Experience of dealing with HMRC in formal written correspondence and also in face to face meetings on complex tax matters.

•    Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts and information to both financial and non-financial people.

•    Competent user of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

•    Clearly demonstrates the Kelda company values and behaviours.

You will also benefit from having:

•    Some previous exposure to indirect taxes other than VAT.

•    Some previous exposure to direct taxation.

•    Utility or energy sector experience.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you’ve got experience in this role and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career at Yorkshire Water can offer you.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Recruitment process:

Closing date for this role will be Sunday 13th July.

Interviews will potentially be taking place weeks commencing 4th August, 25th August and 1st September although earlier interviews could be arranged.

No agencies please.