Startitup Global is looking for an experienced UK Company Formation & VAT Accounting Manager to lead and manage all aspects of UK company incorporation, VAT accounting, VAT registration and returns, HMRC compliance, and related taxation services. The successful candidate will oversee departmental operations, supervise team members, maintain accurate accounting records, and ensure the timely and compliant delivery of services to both UK and international clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage UK VAT accounting, including reviewing sales, purchases, input VAT, output VAT, and VAT calculations.
- Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of VAT returns within required deadlines.
- Ensure accurate reconciliation of VAT records against accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Apply knowledge of VAT treatment for various transactions, including standard-rated, zero-rated, exempt, and reduced-rated supplies.
- Review VAT records to identify discrepancies, errors, and potential compliance risks.
- Handle VAT registration, deregistration, and amendments as necessary.
- Monitor VAT filing deadlines and maintain accurate client compliance records.
- Manage HMRC VAT-related correspondence and coordinate the resolution of queries.
- Ensure compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements and applicable UK VAT regulations.
- Supervise VAT accounting work performed by the team, maintaining quality-control standards.
Required Qualifications
- Strong practical experience in UK VAT accounting and compliance.
- Hands-on experience with VAT returns, reconciliations, and HMRC processes.
- Knowledge of UK company formation procedures and Companies House requirements.
- Experience managing client accounts, compliance deadlines, and departmental workflows.
- Previous team management or supervisory experience.
- Familiarity with UK Corporation Tax and annual statutory compliance is an advantage.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely and accurate company incorporations and statutory filings.
- Meeting VAT registration and filing deadlines consistently.
- Maintaining departmental productivity and turnaround times.
- Ensuring accuracy and quality of team output.
- Reducing application errors, rework, and compliance issues.
- Effective management of pending client cases.
- Monitoring team performance, providing training, and achieving monthly targets.
- Maintaining high client satisfaction and timely resolution of escalated queries.
Compensation and Work Location
The position offers a competitive hourly pay range of Rs75,000.00 to Rs125,000.00. This role requires in-person attendance at the designated work location.
This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong leadership skills and a solid background in UK VAT accounting and company formation. The role demands a proactive approach to compliance and client service excellence within a dynamic team environment.