Tax Manager High-Growth Consumer Brand London

Harmonic is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a globally recognised, design‑led consumer brand to appoint an Indirect Tax Manager into its expanding finance team, reporting into an experienced, high calibre ex Big 4 Head of Tax.

The Client: Celebrated for its creativity, innovation, and distinctive product offering, the business has built a highly loyal international customer base and continues to scale at pace across wholesale and direct‑to‑consumer channels. With a rapidly growing global footprint and record levels of profitability, this is a standout opportunity to join a high‑performing team during a pivotal phase of growth. Having significantly expanded headcount over the past year, the business is investing heavily in its finance function, systems, and controls. This role will suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys operating in a fast‑moving, evolving environment and wants to play a key role in building a best‑in‑class finance operation.

The Role: This is a newly created role with a strong focus on indirect tax advisory across EMEA, reporting to a high calibre Head of Tax. You'll sit between finance, operations, and commercial teams, and play a key role in shaping how indirect tax is considered across the business as it continues to scale internationally. Our client is looking for a trusted advisor on VAT matters across a complex, multi‑channel environment, to support decision‑making on everything from new market entry to supply chain design and evolving e‑commerce models. You'll also take ownership of a range of VAT‑focused projects, driving improvements across compliance, systems, and processes as the business continues to invest in its infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive indirect tax advisory support across the business, ensuring VAT considerations are embedded into commercial and operational decision‑making.
• Partner cross‑functionally with finance, operations, and supply chain teams on new initiatives, reviewing indirect tax implications across wholesale and e‑commerce channels.
• Review existing business operations and structures from an indirect tax perspective, including supply chain and cross‑border transactions.
• Monitor EMEA VAT registrations and legislative developments, communicating changes and impact to the wider business.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities and support on indirect tax queries and audits where required.
• Lead VAT‑focused projects across compliance, process improvement, and systems implementation.
• Support the design and implementation of indirect tax controls, processes, and governance frameworks aligned to the global tax strategy.
• Work closely with IT and finance teams to enhance indirect tax reporting capabilities, with a focus on data quality and automation.
• Oversee indirect tax compliance processes, working with accounting teams and external providers to ensure timely and accurate filings.
• Promote VAT awareness across the business through training and knowledge sharing initiatives.

What our client needs to see (essential):

• Qualified Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) or equivalent tax‑focused qualification.
• Solid experience across UK and European indirect tax (3+ years' experience).
• Strong understanding of VAT, ideally within a product‑led or cross‑border business.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and managing competing priorities.
• Able to communicate clearly and build relationships across different teams.
• Good problem‑solving skills and confidence handling more complex tax matters independently.

What we'd like to see (non‑essential):

• Experience in a consumer, retail, e‑commerce, or wholesale environment.
• Exposure to tax systems or tools (e.g. Dynamics 365, Vertex).
• Involvement in projects around systems, processes, or compliance improvements.

Location: London Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £70,000-£85,000 + benefits

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