Associate Director, Indirect Tax Technology in Edinburgh

There is exceptional demand for our Indirect Tax Compliance & Technology team's services. You will have the opportunity to become a key member of this team, working with not only some of the largest global companies in one of the fastest growing and innovative industry sectors, but some of the newest and most entrepreneurial businesses too.

Deloitte has the largest Indirect Tax Group in the UK and is regarded in the firm as one of the leading and most successful service lines, with a reputation for being proactive, entrepreneurial, successful and fun to work with.

As a senior member of our Indirect Tax Compliance & Technology team, you will help to develop and deliver our ambitious plan for market leadership. You will work across a range of our focus and priority areas such as the implementation of complex technology solutions for tax determination and/or e-invoicing, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction. You will work closely with other parts of the Deloitte global network to deliver on fast-paced national and international projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle implementation of tax technology solutions
• Oversee project teams, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets and quality standards
• Provide expert guidance on ERP tax logic, tax engine configurations and add-on solutions
• Engage with clients, mapping out their 'as is' operations across IT, Finance, Data and Tax to understand their tax technology needs and design appropriate solutions
• Perform gap analysis to meet functional regulatory requirements
• Lead and enhance existing client engagements and target relationships, reporting direct to a Partner
• Develop new market opportunities locally, nationally and internationally with an opportunity to lead the market development of the new ideas
• Work closely with colleagues in other parts of the firm, and other Deloitte offices, to develop and pursue opportunities
• Assist with developing less experienced staff with hands on advice and support
• Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution

Connect to your skills and professional experience:

• Proven experience in implementing and leading the implementation of technology solutions for tax determination
• Extensive expertise with ERP tax logic (SAP, Oracle and/or others), tax engines (e.g. Vertex, Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Indirect Tax), and/or add-on solutions
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Proven experience with data analytics tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, SQL and/or advanced Excel
• A strong understanding of business processes and experience in identifying and implementing process efficiencies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions
• Indirect tax knowledge - strong technical knowledge of UK and/or international indirect tax principles and regulations
• Understanding of e-invoicing and e-reporting, including the evolving global regulatory landscape
• Experience with SAP DRC implementation and integration
• An understanding of how AI and ML can be applied to indirect tax processes, with experience in or exposure to techniques for anomaly detection, predictive analytics or automated classification within large datasets (e.g. transaction data, expense claims) and Natural Language Processing for extracting key information from unstructured tax-related documents (e.g. invoices, contracts, tax legislation)

Innovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that's exactly what you'll find at Deloitte. We're constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what's possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own.

Our comprehensive range of services encompasses everything from the completion of tax returns (corporation tax self-assessment) to complex consultancy assignments and strategic tax planning. We advise on corporate and general tax, international M&A, stamp tax, cross-border transfer pricing, reorganisations and reconstructions, and competent authority negotiations.

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships).

The beauty of Deloitte is that we're so big and diverse you can easily surround yourself with people who complement your style to create highly effective teams together.

You'll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy.

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills.

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see.