Indirect Tax Specialist
Grade UE07: £39,347 - £46,974 per annum
Finance Unit / Corporate Services Group
Full time: 35 Hours Per Week
Open Ended: Permanent Contract
The Opportunity:
The role of the Tax Team is to ensure that the University complies with its tax responsibilities both in the UK and overseas, and benefits fully from intended tax reliefs. In addition, we aim to make the handling of tax matters as seamless and straightforward for our staff as possible.
As a key member of the Tax Team, you will enable the University to meet its statutory reporting requirements, and support the whole University community in getting tax right, and allocating tax costs where they belong. Handling VAT correctly can be a daunting and stressful area for University staff to deal with. You can make a huge difference by providing clear guidance on queries around VAT and occasionally direct taxes, and supporting the efficient import and export of goods for use in the University’s many research programmes. You will gain insight into the wide variety of activities of a leading research university, plus an understanding of the tax issues that arise from these, and how to account for them.
Starting with a good understanding of how VAT works, you will benefit from the wide experience within the Tax Team, who will provide further insight on tax issues faced by the University, and by the HE sector as a whole. You will also gain a good understanding of the financial systems used to manage taxes. With your curiosity and attention to detail, you’ll be encouraged to look for improvements in the way we manage VAT, and in the way we convey information to staff about indirect tax.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Your most valuable attributes will include your knowledge of VAT, a logical mind with a high level of numeracy, and your ability to deliver sound advice, sometimes in the face of resistance. In addition:
- A relevant vocational qualification and relevant work experience OR school education to Standard Grade/National 5 (or equivalent) plus relevant work experience.
- Understanding of different VAT rates, VAT reliefs, and the principles of Partial Exemption
- Understanding of financial reporting systems
- A logical, focused and constructive approach
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in working with Excel, particularly with formulas
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 3rd September 2024.
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Interviews will be held in September 2024.
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