Head of Indirect Tax - 6-9m FTC in London

Here at evoke plc, Group Tax is a global function with team members based in the UK, Gibraltar, Romania and the Philippines. In this role you'll be responsible for leading the delivery of indirect tax services across the evoke group, including all aspects of indirect tax compliance (VAT and gaming duties) and tax risk management. You'll also act as an effective business partner, supporting the business with the design and implementation of complex cross border supply chain arrangements, business reorganisations and integrations, M&A, as well as leading relationships with relevant stakeholders.

You will be supported by a tax team based in our Finance Shared Service Centre in the Philippines and two indirect tax managers based in Romania and the UK.

• Responsible for indirect tax compliance globally (VAT and betting and gaming tax returns and filings, payments and enquiries) and ensuring indirect tax risk is being appropriately managed.
• Monitoring approach to partial exemption, annual adjustment and capital goods scheme filings.
• Supporting with indirect tax disclosures for group reporting, and liaising with group auditors and managing external relationships with indirect tax advisors.
• Providing indirect tax advisory services to the business, in particular for new product launches.
• Identification of indirect tax issues for the group, and development of appropriate controls and processes to mitigate exposure.
• Supporting with M&A and group restructuring projects from an indirect tax perspective.
• Management of indirect tax audit and tax litigation related matters, and inputting into HMRC Business Review process.
• Overseeing the indirect tax processes and control environment to support compliance with internal and external reporting (such as Senior Accounting Officer provisions).

We are committed to responsible gambling, and we are looking for people who can support our ethos. To apply to this post, you will have:

• ACA or CTA qualifications, in depth experience of UK and international indirect tax issues. Experience of the betting and gaming sector is highly desirable.
• An understanding of the role and challenges of working as a tax professional in a global company, with experience of working as part of an in-house tax function preferred.
• Experience of indirect tax with a technical and compliance background.
• A good communicator, confident and articulate in supporting the business and collaborating with advisers with the ability to quickly understand complex commercial transactions, manage delivery and offer advice.

Our roles offer more than just a job, you’ll become part of the evoke family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:

• Family Support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities.
• Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers.
• Financial compensation, pension, and bonus schemes.
• Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme.
• Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 3 days with 2 days office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!

More about evoke: We’re a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences.

At evoke, you’ll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We’ll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We’ll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that’s right for you.

At evoke, we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.

Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage. Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!