VAT and Tax Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves managing all statutory requirements for VAT, Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), and other indirect tax obligations for the Trust. Key responsibilities include leading VAT and CIS returns, providing expert advice, interpreting legislation, and ensuring robust financial controls. Initially offered as a Band 6 development opportunity, it will transition to a Band 7 role upon successful completion of training and CPD requirements. The post holder will manage approximately £5m in monthly VAT recovery and related tax liabilities.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the monthly VAT process, including advising on variances and ensuring correct recoveries.
- Manage VAT and CIS return processes, including validation, investigation, and submission.
- Act as the key point of contact for HMRC, NHS SBS, and external advisors on tax-related issues.
- Analyse complex VAT and tax legislation and determine its application to Trust processes.
- Provide specialist VAT advice and training across Finance and operational teams.
- Maintain and develop Trust policies and procedures relating to VAT recovery and identify improvement opportunities.
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Experience of VAT in a large NHS organisation
- Organises and manages own workload efficiently, and evidence of ability to plan and manage activities
Desirable criteria
- Practical experience of CIS scheme operation
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
VAT and Tax Manager
The closing date is 07 September 2026
Job summary
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the Trust meets all statutory requirements relating to VAT, the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), and other indirect tax obligations. This includes leading VAT and CIS returns, providing specialist advice, interpreting legislation, and ensuring robust financial controls across the organisation.
To acknowledge the specialist nature of this role, the post will be offered as an AFC Band 6 development opportunity for the first 12 months. During the first year of the role, the post holder will be required to complete associated on the job training and other CPD requirements. Upon successful completion, the role will transition to an AFC Band 7 role, with full ownership of all aspects of VAT within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
This role has overall responsibility for VAT management and recovery for the Trust and its subsidiary; Hospital Pharmacy Services (Nottingham) (HPSN), and for all taxation issues relating to these. This involves responsibility for around £5m VAT recovery each month and for meeting related VAT, Construction Industry and corporation tax liabilities.
The post holder will have responsibility for planning and managing all VAT and tax related activities, and ensuring the strict time
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