Indirect Tax Manager

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world’s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals.

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence. Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.

The role offers the opportunity to work in our central finance function based out of Hull. The role reports to the Group’s Head of Tax and Treasury and is ideal for someone looking for a new challenge with an international remit. The role offers a flexible working pattern (with the ability to partially work from home) and part time applicants will be considered.

What you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing external UK VAT compliance, including reviewing the Group’s quarterly VAT returns
• Evaluating the Group’s recent transition to Making Tax Digital for VAT and identifying efficiencies in the VAT return preparation process
• Overseeing global indirect tax compliance through liaison with internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Responding to operational tax queries from both internal and external stakeholders
• Continually monitoring developments with respect to indirect tax rules and overseeing any required changes to the Group’s billing systems to maintain compliance
• Ownership of the Group’s indirect tax balance sheet reconciliations including development of overall process
• Reviewing and testing the Group’s VAT control environment as part of a process of continuous improvement
• Providing tax support for M&A related activities and project work as required
• Acting as a key liaison with external auditors for indirect tax matters

The role also offers the opportunity to continually develop as a tax professional through supporting the Group’s Head of Tax in other areas of taxation.

What we’re looking for:

• CTA or ACA qualified
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Desire to develop tax skillset through autonomous research
• Ability to respond positively to changing business issues
• A motivated, tenacious, and driven attitude with the ability to suggest and implement process improvements
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and complete work to a high standard under pressure

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.