At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead VAT compliance and advisory for UK and European entities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Company: Join a dynamic global organisation with a collaborative tax team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting career development opportunities in a supportive and evolving workplace.
- Why this job: Make an impact on complex VAT matters and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Professionally qualified with significant VAT experience and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 105000 £ per year.
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.
- 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 VAT / Indirect Tax Manager who is eager to join a dynamic team within a global organisation, please click 'Apply Now' or send your CV to circlerecruitment.com.
VAT Manager / Indirect Tax Manager in Slough employer: Circle Group
Join a leading global organisation as a VAT Manager in London, where you will thrive in a hybrid work environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. Our dynamic team fosters a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth, offering you the chance to engage with complex international tax matters while collaborating with top-tier professionals. With competitive remuneration and opportunities for career advancement, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a supportive and innovative workplace.
