Sr.Analyst - UK -Indirect Tax

Responsibilities

• Accurate preparation of UK VAT returns within required timeframes for multiple VAT registrations, following standard operating procedures.
• Deliver exceptional support to multiple UK agencies, building relationships and representing the VAT compliance team as a trusted service provider.
• Work with local Finance teams to build Indirect Tax calendar of filings, maintaining database of historic filing data, and keeping updated with VAT return filing and payment info.
• Responsible for calculating monthly accruals and reconciliation of indirect tax accounts to VAT return.
• Handle and respond to requests from the UK VAT Compliance senior manager and assist with tax audits including analysing various transactions and gathering of requested data.
• Assist Indirect Tax Manager with required registrations for all UK companies.
• Support UK VAT Senior Manager with ad-hoc projects and analysis as directed.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years proven experience in UK indirect tax compliance is essential.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to analyse large volumes of data.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
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Additional Information

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. Why we're hiring: This position will become an integral part of a dynamic and growing UK VAT compliance team in WPP, one of the top advertising firms in the world. Experience in preparing UK VAT returns is essential, but in addition to that we are looking for individuals with an enthusiasm for delivering quality work, with a curiosity for getting into the detail of data and resolving queries, along with a sense of commercial awareness and a desire to develop their knowledge. Accuracy and consistency are important, along with good skills in using Microsoft excel. In return you will have the opportunity to develop your UK VAT knowledge deeper, collaborate with local SSC colleagues in ensuring transactions meet VAT reporting requirements, gain experience working with a variety of finance applications and a Big 4 developed VAT return tool, and be part of a new team created to support VAT compliance process for multiple agencies.

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