Location: Leicestershire (Hybrid) Start: ASAP Sector: Manufacturing / Industrial / EngineeringOverviewA leading manufacturing organisation in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Interim VAT Specialist to provide technical support, ensure robust VAT compliance, and lead key VAT-related projects during a period of operational and systems change. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, manufacturing sector experience, and the ability to work independently.Key ResponsibilitiesVAT Compliance & ReportingManage the end-to-end preparation, review, and submission of VAT returns.Ensure accurate VAT accounting and reconciliations across multiple sites or cost centres.Maintain documentation, controls, and audit trails suitable for a manufacturing environment.Technical VAT AdvisoryAdvise on VAT treatment relating to:Complex supply chainsImports/exportsRaw material purchases and component flowsZero-rating, reliefs, and exemptionsSupport commercial and operational teams on the VAT implications of new products, pricing, contracts, and supply models.Risk Management & HMRCAct as the main point of contact for any HMRC queries or audits.Identify areas of VAT leakage, risk, or process gaps and implement immediate corrective actions.Project SupportSupport ERP/system changes ensuring the VAT setup is correct (e.g., SAP/Oracle/Dynamics).Lead VAT elements of any transformation, process improvement, or supply-chain redesign work.Implement efficiencies to strengthen controls and reduce manual intervention.Candidate ProfileExperienceStrong background in VAT/Indirect Tax, ideally within manufacturing, industrials, engineering, FMCG, or supply-chain heavy environments.Experience delivering improvements in complex operational businesses.Confident managing high-volume or multi-entity VAT returns.Comfortable working autonomously in an interim environment.SkillsStrong technical VAT knowledge and ability to apply it commercially.Excellent stakeholder communication-able to simplify complex VAT concepts for non-finance teams.Strong systems capability; experience with major ERPs is desirable.Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working at pace.Contract DetailsDuration: 6-9 monthsDaily rate: £350 Working model: Remote (ocassional trsvel to Leicestershire)Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.JBRP1_UKTJ