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Indirect Tax Manager (UK & EU)

Hybrid – London based
Permanent, full-time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to join a global organisation that owns and manages a portfolio of well known retail and consumer brands.

This is a key role within the finance function, responsible for leading VAT compliance, indirect tax governance, and process improvement across the UK and EU.

You’ll be the business’s go-to expert for VAT and indirect tax, ensuring full compliance, improving systems, and helping shape a forward-thinking tax strategy that supports commercial growth.

Main Responsibilities

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Manage all aspects of UK and EU VAT compliance, including VAT returns, reconciliations, EC Sales Lists, and Intrastat submissions.

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Develop and deliver the VAT and Indirect Tax strategy, aligning it with wider business goals.

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Ensure compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements and maintain audit readiness.

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Provide technical VAT & Indirect Tax advice to senior stakeholders on supply chain, cross-border goods transactions, and new business initiatives.

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Improve tax processes and data integrity using tooldsuch as SAP, Power BI, and other tax automation tools.

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Strengthen VAT controls, documentation, and risk management procedures.

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Manage relationships with HMRC, external tax advisors, and auditors.

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Partner with Finance, IT, and Operations to enhance system efficiency and VAT data accuracy.

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Support on customs and excise considerations

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Coach and support a junior team member, helping to build indirect tax capability across the wider finance community.

Key Skills & Experience

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Qualified accountant or tax professional (CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).

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Extensive indirect tax experience, with a strong emphasis on UK and EU VAT compliance and strategy.

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Proven background within retail, consumer goods, FMCG, or other large multinational environments.

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Strong exposure to tax automation and data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, SAP tax engines, or equivalent) would be an advantage

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Experience implementing or improving VAT automation or digital reporting processes.

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Excellent stakeholder management skills – able to communicate complex VAT concepts clearly and commercially.

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Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.

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Understanding of customs and excise for cross border good

Why Apply?

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Chance to lead VAT and indirect tax across a diverse, global business.

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Real scope to influence process design, technology, and reporting improvements.

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Supportive, collaborative culture.

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Competitive salary and benefits package.

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Hybrid working – typically three days a week in the London office