At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage UK VAT compliance and oversee European VAT obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Company: Join a leading global organisation in engineering and professional services.
- Benefits: Opportunity for career progression, exposure to international projects, and a collaborative team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with strong stakeholder engagement and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape VAT processes and make an impact on high-value international transactions.
- Qualifications: Qualified tax professional with strong VAT expertise and experience in complex transactions.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Your new company is a leading global organisation within the engineering and professional services sector, operating across multiple jurisdictions with a complex international tax footprint. The business is continuing to grow and offers a collaborative, high-performing Group Tax function with strong exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-border operations.
Your new role as Indirect Tax Manager - UK Europe involves taking ownership of UK VAT compliance while overseeing European VAT obligations across multiple jurisdictions. You will review and manage end-to-end VAT processes, ensure timely and accurate filings, and act as a key technical adviser on complex transactions including joint operations and cross-border projects. You will maintain strong relationships with HMRC and other tax authorities, support governance and SAO requirements, and drive improvements in VAT processes. Alongside compliance, you will provide clear, commercially focused VAT advice to the business, liaise with external advisers, and support wider indirect tax matters across the region.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Qualified tax professional (e.g. ACA/CTA or equivalent) with strong VAT expertise
- Extensive experience managing UK VAT compliance and advising on complex transactions
- Exposure to European indirect tax regimes (e.g. Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland)
- Strong technical knowledge of VAT on cross-border supplies and joint operations
- Proven ability to engage with tax authorities and manage external advisers
- Commercial mindset with the ability to translate technical tax into practical advice
- Experience improving processes and maintaining robust governance frameworks
What you'll get in return:
You will join a global, growing organisation in a broad and highly visible role, with the opportunity to shape and enhance VAT processes across multiple jurisdictions. The position offers exposure to complex, high-value international projects and transactions, alongside a collaborative team environment with strong stakeholder engagement. There is clear scope for progression and ongoing professional development within the Group Tax function.
What you need to do now:
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UK and AMEA Indirect Tax Manager employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Join a leading global organisation in the engineering and professional services sector, where you will thrive in a collaborative and high-performing Group Tax function. With strong exposure to senior stakeholders and complex international projects, this role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside a supportive work culture that values innovation and process improvement.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
