Contract: 14 months, with potential extension Day Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience – Inside IR35 Hybrid: Just one day per week in the office (Wednesday) Start - November 2026 Morson Edge Finance has been exclusively appointed to recruit an experienced Interim Senior VAT Consultant for a leading global organisation operating across approximately multiple jurisdictions, with an established European presence and a strong reputation for sustainability and innovation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established European tax function, supporting VAT compliance across more than 20 European countries. Working closely with senior tax stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely VAT reporting, managing complex cross-border compliance requirements and supporting both in-house and outsourced VAT activities. Key Responsibilities Manage and review VAT compliance activities across multiple European jurisdictions, ensuring accurate and timely submissions. Oversee VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat declarations and VAT refund claims. Work closely with European finance teams and external tax advisers to coordinate VAT compliance and reporting. Review VAT submissions and supporting reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and ensuring appropriate controls are maintained. Support indirect tax audits, compliance reviews and technical VAT queries. Perform monthly indirect tax balance sheet reconciliations. Maintain and improve VAT compliance processes, controls and reporting procedures. Support the European Indirect Tax Manager with ad hoc projects and tax-related initiatives. Essential Experience Strong hands-on VAT compliance experience is essential , ideally gained within a large multinational or complex international organisation. Sound knowledge of European VAT regulations and indirect tax reporting requirements. Experience managing VAT compliance across multiple European jurisdictions. Strong understanding of VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat reporting and associated reconciliations. Experience working with ERP systems, ideally SAP, alongside strong Excel skills. Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work independently and engage effectively with internal stakeholders and external advisers. A recognised tax or accountancy qualification (CTA, ATT, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) would be advantageous but is not essential. Practical European VAT compliance experience is the priority. The Opportunity This is a substantial interim assignment within a highly regarded global business, offering exposure to complex European VAT operations and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced international tax team. The business offers a genuinely flexible and supportive working environment, with office attendance required just once a week on Wednesdays. Working hours are 37.5 per week, with flexibility around start and finish times. Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK and must not require visa sponsorship. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to respond individually to every applicant. Applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria outlined above, and only those candidates that meet the criteria will be contacted. TPBN1_UKTJ
Senior Indirect Tax Consultant in Surrey employer: Morson Edge
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