Indirect Tax Specialist

Your new company
A government organisation based in Canary Wharf are seeking an Indirect Tax Specialist to join their team for a 12-month FTC.

Your new role
The Indirect Tax Specialist role is responsible for providing advice to and on steps necessary to comply with HM Treasury contracted-out Services (COS) tax rules and IR35, including advice on their accounting implications. The role also has responsibility for supporting the Agency's financial control framework.
Responsibilities include:

• Manage the production of the quarterly VAT return and ensure maximum possible value of VAT is recovered
• Deliver high quality, timely, evidence-based tax advice to Senior leaders and other colleagues on all taxation related matters as the Agency's source of expertise
• Review commercial contracts proposed and/or entered into and provide advice on IR35 and the VAT recovery position and therefore true financial impact.
• The role holder will also be responsible for monitoring issues related to IR35, this may include reformation of the process, giving final decisions on CEST determinations and also reviewing and/ or producing new guidance.
• Use expertise to coordinate and lead projects and training on taxation rules and compliance, including VAT and IR35.

What you'll need to succeed (essentials)
You must have:

• CCAB, CIMA, ATT, CTA or equivalent qualification
• Significant experience of Public Sector VAT and HMRC Compliance
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of contracted-out Services (COS) VAT rules and other Government specific VAT legislation
• Detailed knowledge of IR35 regulation

What you'll get in return

• 25 days annual leave
• civil service pension
• Hybrid working arrangement, a minimum of 1 day per week in the office

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