Indirect Tax Manager

Location London
Discipline: Accounting & Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £70000.0
Contact name: Tom Ralph

Contact email: tom.ralph@wh-employment.co.uk
Job ref: 6427
Published: about 10 hours ago
We are seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to take a leading role in managing VAT and other indirect tax compliance across this market-leading business. This is a key position within a Group Tax environment, offering the opportunity to provide expert business support, oversee major compliance processes, and guide impactful tax-related projects.

In this role, you will lead compliance reporting across multiple territories, ensuring accurate and timely submissions while minimising local indirect tax risks. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to the business, supporting commercial initiatives and driving improvements across systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop a team of Tax Accountants to support their growth and performance
  • Act as a strategic business partner, advising on the indirect tax implications of commercial decisions
  • Drive improvements to VAT and indirect tax processes, controls, and reporting systems
  • Partner with IT and Finance teams to maintain the integrity of financial systems used for VAT reporting
  • Proactively identify and mitigate indirect tax risks across the business
  • Manage indirect tax enquiries, audits, and relationships with tax authorities
  • Monitor industry trends and legislative updates, ensuring timely communication to key stakeholders

What You’ll Bring
  • Extensive expertise across all areas of Indirect Tax, ideally gained within a complex organisation
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and their tax implications
  • Proficiency in SAP and advanced MS Excel skills
  • A proactive approach to change and continuous improvement
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance risk and business priorities
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and project management capabilities
  • Experience managing interactions with external tax authorities

If you’re a motivated Indirect Tax specialist looking to take a lead role in a fast-paced and evolving environment, we’d love to hear from you.