At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage UK VAT compliance and provide expert advice on indirect tax matters.
- Company: Join a globally recognised engineering and professional services organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and strong career development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with exposure to international tax portfolios.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping indirect tax governance on major projects.
- Qualifications: Professional tax qualification and significant UK VAT expertise required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 Β£ per year.
Your new company Hays is delighted to be partnering with a globally recognised engineering, infrastructure and professional services organisation to recruit an Indirect Tax Manager - UK Europe. Operating across numerous jurisdictions and delivering complex, high-profile projects worldwide, the business has a well-established international presence and an ambitious growth strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Group Tax function in a visible role with responsibility for UK and European indirect tax matters.
Your new role As Indirect Tax Manager, you will take ownership of UK VAT compliance whilst supporting indirect tax activities across several European jurisdictions. You will act as the key VAT specialist for the business, providing robust technical advice and ensuring compliance obligations are met accurately and efficiently.
Key responsibilities will include:- Ownership of end-to-end UK VAT compliance processes
- Review and oversight of UK VAT returns and associated submissions
- Review and support of VAT compliance across Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland and other European jurisdictions
- Advising on major projects, cross-border transactions and joint operations
- Acting as the key contact for HMRC and managing VAT-related enquiries
- Supporting SAO reporting requirements relating to VAT
What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced indirect tax professional with strong technical VAT expertise gained within either industry, practice or a combination of both. You will ideally possess:
- Professional tax qualification (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Significant UK VAT technical knowledge
- Experience managing VAT compliance processes within a complex organisation
- Proven ability to provide practical VAT advice on commercial transactions
- Experience liaising with HMRC and external advisers
What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Exposure to a broad UK and international indirect tax portfolio Opportunity to work on major projects and complex cross-border transactions High-profile role within a global tax function Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression Collaborative and supportive working environment The chance to help shape and enhance indirect tax governance across the business.
What you need to do now If you're interested in this UK and AMEA Indirect Tax Manager role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Indirect Tax Manager - UK and AMEA employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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