At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead VAT projects and ensure compliance across UK and Europe.
- Company: Join a global tax team with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible benefits, healthcare, pension plan, and generous leave policies.
- Other info: Hybrid role with clear career development opportunities and global collaboration.
- Why this job: Shape efficient VAT processes and engage with senior partners on impactful projects.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and experience in indirect tax and accounting.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Overview
As a VAT Specialist within a global tax team, you will own indirect tax matters for UK and Europe, shaping compliant and efficient VAT processes.
Your role blends advisory work with compliance, translating complex tax rules into practical solutions for operational teams.
You’ll engage with senior partners on high-profile projects and gain exposure to corporate tax and transfer pricing.
This is a hybrid, remote role offering global collaboration and clear opportunities for career development.
- Pay / Benefits
- healthcare
- pension plan
- annual leave
- parential leave
- employee assistance program
- flexible benefits
Responsibilities
- Own indirect tax matters for UK and Europe, leading high-profile projects with senior partners and global colleagues
- Prepare and file UK VAT returns, EU OSS returns, and other foreign indirect tax returns; mentor junior staff performing routine tasks
- Coordinate transaction documentation for the external firm handling corporate tax returns; gather information from other teams
- Ensure indirect tax rules are configured in technical systems in partnership with technology and product teams
- Research and document conclusions on tax matters; prepare guidance and advise other departments
- Prepare tax expense budgets/forecasts and monitor tax law changes impacting the organisation
- Record accurate journal entries and reconcile tax accounts
- Key requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Indirect tax experience
- Accounting experience
- collaboration and teamwork
- clear communication of complex concepts
- mentoring and coaching
- VAT/indirect tax expertise
- EU OSS
- corporate tax coordination
Lead Manager Tax (VAT focus) in London employer: American Institute of CPAs
As a leading employer in the tax advisory sector, we offer a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid role allows for global teamwork while providing clear pathways for career advancement, supported by comprehensive benefits including healthcare and flexible working arrangements. Join us to engage with senior partners on impactful projects and develop your expertise in VAT and indirect tax within a supportive culture that values mentorship and professional growth.
Contact Details:
American Institute of CPAs Recruitment Team
