Akshay Muralikrishnan
Chelmsford
Summary
Experienced in UK Indirect Tax with a focus on VAT advisory and compliance for NHS bodies during my three years at EY. Specialized in UK VAT recovery under the Contracted Out Services (COS) framework, ensuring full compliance with HM Treasury Directions. Skilled in maximizing VAT recovery for NHS clients from HMRC, including supply classification (single vs. multiple), claim adjustments, and COS VAT exceptions. Extensive experience in preparing, reviewing, and submitting UK VAT returns with a strong emphasis on accuracy and adherence to UK tax regulations. Strong analytical and advisory skills utilized to support government departments and public sector bodies in optimizing financial outcomes through effective VAT management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced tax analyst
Ernst and Young (EY)
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Delivered VAT advisory services to 10+ NHS clients, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and maximizing VAT recovery opportunities
- Conducted monthly VAT reviews for at least 5 NHS clients, ensuring accurate VAT filings and identifying potential savings
- Provided advisory support on VAT matters, ensuring clients understood VAT implications and optimized recovery strategies
- Conducted income reviews for NHS clients, identifying VAT implications and improving overall financial efficiency
- Identified innovative VAT solutions, leading to improved financial efficiency and recovery opportunities for clients
- Supported training and onboarding of new team members, enhancing team capabilities and reducing onboarding time by 25%
- Conducted year-end quality reviews, improving VAT compliance accuracy and identifying missed invoices for improved client outcomes
- Awarded the Spot Award (2022, 2023) and Client Recognition Award (2023) for exceptional performance, client service, and significant contributions to client satisfaction
Education
Masters in Business Administration - Finance
Anglia Ruskin University
01.2025
Bachelor`s degree - Finance
Kristu Jayanti College Bangalore
01.2020
Skills
- VAT Recovery & Compliance for NHS and public sector bodies
- Contracted Out Services (COS) VAT Framework
- HMRC VAT Reclaims & Adjustments
- Excel & Financial Modelling for data analysis and reporting
- Data Visualization & PowerPoint for presenting insights
- Collaboration across cross-functional teams
- Process Improvement in financial reporting
- Compliance & Audit Support ensuring regulatory adherence
- Leadership & Team Leading Skills
- Technical Skills: MS Word
- Technical Skills: MS Excel (Advanced)
- Technical Skills: MS PowerPoint
- Technical Skills: MS Outlook
- Technical Skills: ERP Systems (SAP)
Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Malayalam
Tamil
Hobbies and Interests
- Adventure sports
- Snooker
- Football
- Reading
Timeline
Advanced tax analyst
Ernst and Young (EY)
03.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor`s degree - Finance
Kristu Jayanti College Bangalore
Masters in Business Administration - Finance
Anglia Ruskin University
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