VAT Compliance Consultant – Indirect Tax Specialist

About the role

The company is a leading international organisation seeking an experienced VAT Compliance Consultant to join its in‑house Indirect Tax team. Based in Reading with a hybrid working model, the role offers exposure to a complex VAT environment across EMEA and APAC jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage indirect tax compliance for multiple international jurisdictions.
• Prepare, review and submit VAT returns, intrastate declarations, sales and purchase listings.
• Support VAT reconciliations, coordinate filing approvals and tax payments.
• Assist with audit enquiries and investigate compliance exceptions.
• Identify and implement process‑improvement and automation initiatives within the tax function.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of experience in VAT compliance or indirect tax.
• Strong understanding of VAT/GST regulations and filing requirements.
• Relevant qualification such as CTA, ATT or equivalent.
• Previous in‑house tax or finance experience preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder‑management and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems, particularly SAP.

What we offer

• Competitive day rate of £450‑£550.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work within a global in‑house tax function.
• Exposure to complex international VAT compliance across EMEA and APAC.
• Chance to contribute to process improvement and automation projects.