Head of VAT & Indirect Tax - London in Slough

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.

• 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.

• 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 payment and advising on complex VAT matters.
• Exposure to customs or European or other international indirect tax compliance and advisory would be desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and process improvements.
• The ability to balance technical accuracy with commercial practicality.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

If you are an experienced Manager / Head of VAT & Indirect Tax who is eager to join a dynamic team within a global organisation, please click 'Apply Now' or send your CV to faye.landells@circlerecruitment.com.

Unfortunately due to the nature of this role our client is unable to offer sponsorship and you must have full right to work in the UK, and be able to commute to Manchester on a regular basis.