Tax Manager

Title: Tax Manager

Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time (37 hours per week), Part-Time considered

Salary: £46,629 - £52,463 per annum

Location: Edinburgh

Closing Date: 7 April 2024

Ref: CFPS/FIN/038/24

About The Team:

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

The Financial control team is responsible for recording and managing all transactions, payroll, tax, insurance and production of the annual accounts.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Financial Controller, The main purpose of the role is to provide in-house expertise on tax matters relating to SRUC group activities. Majority of the role relates to advice on correct Value added Tax (VAT) treatment of commercial and funding projects and completing quarterly VAT returns to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) which are in line with tax legislation and relevant HMRC guidance.

Duties will include:

• Ensuring compliance for SRUC with VAT regulations

• Advising departments in relation to specific VAT treatment queries

• Ensuring VAT returns are accurate and submitted on time. This includes detailed analysis of data used for the tax return and its accurate compilation in line with the complex PESM in place

• Gaining an understanding of the finance system to ensure that tax logic is applied consistently and in compliance with VAT regulations

• Review ongoing procedures for compliance and keep SRUC up to date with any changes to VAT regulations

• Coach and develop the teams involved in processing transactions in all matters related to VAT

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate should possess a tax qualification or qualification by extensive experience. Good knowledge of business/ non business use and partial exemption.

Experience of VAT issues in Research environment is desirable. Experience with other taxes is welcomed.

For full person specification, please read the Job Particulars document.

Why work for SRUC?

• Generous annual leave

• Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted RAC Membership

• Generous family leave

• Flexible working patterns

• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)

• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

Further information

Please read the Job Particulars Document before proceeding with your application.

Apply

To apply for this role, please use the SRUC online application system. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.