VAT Manager / Indirect Tax Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced VAT professional to join a global client’s tax team in London. The role will own VAT and indirect tax compliance and advisory across the UK and several European jurisdictions, supporting complex transactions and strategic projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end VAT compliance for UK entities, ensuring accurate and timely filings.
• Review and support VAT returns for multiple European countries, coordinating with internal teams and external advisers.
• Provide technical VAT advice on transactions, joint ventures, projects and other complex indirect tax matters.
• Act as the primary contact for tax authority interactions, managing enquiries and reporting obligations.
• Monitor legislative developments, assess impact and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain VAT governance frameworks, policies, controls and documentation.
• Identify modernisation opportunities and drive continuous‑improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Required profile

• Professionally qualified (CTA, ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in VAT compliance and advisory, gained in a professional services firm or multinational in‑house tax function.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK VAT legislation, tax authority guidance and MTD requirements.
• Proven track record of managing VAT compliance processes from review through filing and payment.
• Excellent stakeholder‑management and communication skills.
• Proactive approach to risk identification and process improvement.

Required skills

• VAT legislation compliance
• MTD (Making Tax Digital) requirements
• European indirect tax compliance
• Customs compliance (desirable)

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £80k to £105k per year.
• Hybrid working model in London.
• Exposure to complex cross‑border VAT issues and strategic business projects.
• Opportunity to work within a large, evolving organisation with a global tax function.