Head of VAT and CIS

One of five divisions in Financial Management Directorate, Financial Operations delivers the crucial financial services that are relied on across the Scottish Government (SG), public services, and the wider economy every day. The VAT and CIS Branch is one of three branches within the Division. Led by the Head of VAT and CIS (this post), it comprises two areas: Operations, with an Operations Manager and a Business Administrator, and Compliance, with a Compliance Manager and an Assistant VAT Compliance Manager. This is a demand lead Branch dealing with 600 enquiries annually from various business areas and public sector bodies as well as HMRC themselves.

As a Head of VAT and CIS, you will be responsible for ensuring VAT compliance and assurance across the SG and other bodies within the Scottish Administration, and for providing professional guidance to support this across the wider Scottish public sector. You will oversee four quarterly VAT returns annually - typically recovering over £180 million - and authorise monthly CIS returns. You will be a member of the business area's senior management team, supporting the Deputy Head of Division and Deputy Director. The role may involve occasional business travel.