VAT Manager / Indirect Tax Manager
Manchester (Hybrid)
£60-75k depending on experience
We are seeking an experienced VAT professional to join our global client's dynamic tax team, taking ownership of VAT and indirect tax compliance and advisory matters across the UK and several European countries. This role offers exposure to complex transactions, cross-border VAT issues, and strategic business projects within a large and evolving organisation.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust VAT compliance, supporting commercial initiatives, managing external advisers, and driving continuous improvement across indirect tax processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage end-to-end VAT compliance for UK entities, ensuring accurate and timely filings in line with regulatory requirements.
- Review and support VAT returns across multiple European countries, coordinating with internal teams and external advisers where required.
- Provide technical VAT advice on business transactions, projects, joint ventures, and other complex indirect tax matters.
- Act as the primary contact for tax authority interactions, managing compliance enquiries and reporting obligations.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, assessing impacts and communicating changes to key stakeholders.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance VAT governance frameworks, policies, controls, and process documentation.
- Identify opportunities for modernisation and drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase the efficiency and accuracy of VAT compliance and reporting processes.
About You
- Professionally qualified (CTA, ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent).
- Significant experience in VAT compliance and advisory, gained within a professional services firm and/or a multinational in-house tax function.
- Strong technical knowledge of UK VAT legislation, tax authority guidance, and MTD requirements.
- Proven experience managing VAT compliance processes from review through to filing and
