At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on UK and international indirect tax matters, delivering practical solutions.
- Company: Join WTS UK, a fresh, non-audit tax advisory firm with global reach.
- Benefits: Enjoy a bureaucracy-free environment, direct exposure to leadership, and flexible career paths.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on building relationships and supporting team development.
- Why this job: Be part of reshaping tax advisory with innovative approaches and cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Strong UK VAT expertise and experience in advising on indirect tax issues.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We’re setting out to reshape the future of tax advisory - one that’s better for clients, and better for advisers. WTS UK is a new non-audit tax advisory firm offering the full range of services to large and listed businesses. We take a fresh approach to tax advisory - unafraid to offer bold perspectives on complex issues. We provide clear, actionable advice, demonstrating what’s possible when a firm is purpose-built for today’s environment. Modern, focused, and powered by senior expertise, we embed AI into our ways of working to sharpen insight and enhance client service. We are proud to be part of WTS, headquartered in Munich, and connected through WTS Global, a network spanning 100 countries. We combine international reach with entrepreneurial agility.
The Role
We are seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to join our growing team. You will advise a broad range of clients on UK and international indirect tax matters, helping businesses navigate complex VAT and indirect tax issues while delivering practical, commercially focused solutions. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in building a modern, conflict-free tax advisory firm, working closely with senior leaders and clients in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on a wide range of UK VAT and indirect tax matters
- Provide practical and commercially focused advice on complex indirect tax issues and business transactions
- Support clients with VAT governance, risk management and compliance-related matters
- Advise on the indirect tax implications of business restructurings, acquisitions, disposals and other strategic projects
- Assist clients in managing VAT disputes, enquiries and interactions with HMRC
- Support businesses with international indirect tax considerations, including cross-border transactions and supply chain issues
- Interpret UK VAT legislation, case law and HMRC guidance, applying technical expertise to real-world commercial situations
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and leverage technology to enhance client service and team efficiency
- Collaborate with colleagues across the WTS Global network on international indirect tax matters
- Contribute to business development activities, including proposals, networking and thought leadership initiatives
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Support, coach and develop junior team members
What We're Looking For
- Strong UK VAT technical expertise, with exposure to international indirect tax matters
- Experience advising businesses on indirect tax issues gained within a professional services firm, in-house tax team or HMRC
- Understanding of evolving indirect tax developments, including digital reporting and compliance requirements
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality technical advice
- Commercial mindset with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, practical advice
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience building client relationships and supporting junior team development
- A collaborative mindset aligned with our culture
Why Join WTS?
- Work in a bureaucracy-free, pure advisory environment
- Build something new in a high-growth firm
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and complex client work
- International collaboration across 100+ countries
- A culture built on collaboration, not hierarchy
- Flexibility to shape your career path
If you’re looking for a different kind of tax advisory firm - one focused on clarity, impact, and collaboration - we’d love to hear from you.
Indirect Tax Manager employer: WTS UK
WTS UK is an exceptional employer for those seeking to make a significant impact in the tax advisory field. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, employees benefit from direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work on complex client projects in a dynamic, bureaucracy-free environment. The firm promotes professional growth through international collaboration and offers the flexibility to shape individual career paths, making it an ideal place for ambitious professionals looking to thrive.
