At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead VAT compliance and advisory for UK and European entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Company: Join a global organisation with a dynamic tax team and innovative projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Proactive environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on complex VAT issues and strategic business initiatives.
- Qualifications: Professional qualification in tax and significant VAT compliance experience required.
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.
- Lead and manage end-to-end VAT compliance for UK entities, ensuring accurate and timely filings in line with regulatory requirements.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Exposure to customs or European or other international indirect tax compliance and advisory would be desirable.
- 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.
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 matthew.
VAT Manager / Indirect Tax Manager in Westminster employer: Circle Group
Join a leading global organisation that values innovation and professional growth, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of London. As a VAT Manager, you will benefit from competitive remuneration, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities to engage with complex international tax matters, all while being supported by a collaborative team dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence in compliance.
