Manager of Indirect Tax in Watford

At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development.

This position will be based in our European Home Office located in Watford, UK, on an 18-month fixed-term contract, and will involve the management of a team of 4 associates.

• Supervise and review the completion of VAT returns, ESLs and Intrastats for all European VAT registered entities, including any new entities set up in other European markets in future.
• Ensure all declarations are completed with a high degree of accuracy and are submitted on time, with payments as appropriate.
• Effectively manage a team of 4 associates, providing clear guidance on tasks, empowering them, supporting through challenges, and engaging in performance/development conversations.
• Take the lead in developing strong relationships with various tax authorities, ensuring all audits are managed and completed efficiently.
• Ensure all VAT (balance sheet) accounts are fully reconciled as part of the VAT return process.
• Document, review and monitor all VAT processes and controls, updating when required and looking to improve wherever possible.
• Proactively identify I.T. and data solutions needed to meet VAT reporting obligations, supporting I.T. on requirements and implementation.
• Ensure SOX controls are properly implemented and documented with all necessary approvals in place.
• Ensure VAT return processes are fit for SAO sign-off purposes in the UK.
• Build and cultivate positive, collaborative working relationships with key business partners across the TJX organisation to support ad hoc queries and business change.
• Support the AVP of Indirect Tax on ad hoc project work, such as expansion plans and IT systems updates/development.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities for improving TJX Europe’s overall VAT liability and cash flow.
• Ensure VAT rates applied to products are accurate and up to date across all systems, and reviewed on a regular basis.
• Keep up to date with VAT technical developments and relevant case law.
• Deal with any CIS, RCT & legal queries related to construction work on our stores in the UK and Ireland.

• Preferably CTA qualified or equivalent, but not essential.
• Experience in a reputable accounting firm or multinational.
• Proven people management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong I.T. capability particularly in Excel; general working knowledge of Oracle is beneficial, but not essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must.
• Strong European technical tax knowledge.
• Excellent project management skills required.
• Proven ability to build genuine, authentic relationships with colleagues at all levels of an organisation.
• Retail experience desirable but not a prerequisite.

As proud as we are of our past success, it’s our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.

Address: 73 Clarendon Road, Location: EUR Home Office Watford GB