Responsibilities
Organisation Overview
At Parker, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including in the clean tech space, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges.
We believe that the future belongs to those with vision. That’s why we’re seeking team players who share our purpose of enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Is that you? Working at Parker means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference.
Role Summary
To manage VAT compliance for Parker companies, ensuring adherence to VAT regulations in the UK and Ireland. The VAT Manager will provide expert advice on VAT matters, oversee VAT submissions, and ensure the accuracy of VAT-related financial reporting.
To drive VAT return and compliance process improvements including streamlining, consolidating registration and return processes.
To be considered for this vacancy, you should live within a commutable distance from Coventry and be willing to work on-site 4 days each week.
Your day-to-day
- VAT Compliance
- VAT Reporting Software Project
- Advisory and Planning
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Process Improvement
Who we are looking for
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent) with a strong understanding of UK EU VAT legislation
- Proven experience in a VAT-focused role within a large organisation, consultancy or HMRC
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to convey complex VAT issues to management as appropriate
- Self-starter and ability to constructively challenge
- Broad experience of finance and tax technology desirable
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in the use of VAT software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
What we offer
Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues health, wealth, and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive package will include:
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme with up to 10 matching company contribution
- Income protection scheme
- Life Assurance x3 basic salary
- Share buying scheme
- Work from home 1 day a week
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
- Funded membership of a professional body
- Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress
- Free on-site car parking
- Employee Referral Scheme
- An on-site restaurant and Starbucks offering subsidised food
- Employee Perks – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services
EMEA Business Descr
Parker Hannifin EMEA Sàrl (“PHEMEA”), based in Etoy, Switzerland, is the Principal Operating Company for Parker in the EMEA region. It is supported by a network of Parker Manufacturing Divisions and Sales Company Entities. The Aerospace Group EMEA is a strategic business Group within PHEMEA. Hydraulic Systems Division EMEA (HSDE) is a key service provider to PHEMEA.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.
