Global Indirect Tax Accountant

About the role

This position sits within a high‑profile, internationally recognised consumer brand and forms part of its global tax team. The role combines technical indirect tax expertise with a commercial mindset, providing advisory support to senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee indirect tax and customs compliance, including review of VAT returns and related filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advise business stakeholders on indirect tax implications of transactions, projects and new initiatives.
• Support strategic activities such as M&A, restructurings and systems implementations.
• Manage interactions with tax authorities and assist with audits or enquiries.
• Strengthen governance, controls and risk‑management frameworks within indirect tax.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and technology enhancements.
• Partner with finance, operations and IT teams to embed indirect tax into business processes.

Required profile

• Relevant accounting or tax qualification.
• Strong experience in indirect tax within a multinational or large corporate environment.
• Solid technical knowledge of VAT, particularly UK and European regimes; wider international exposure is a plus.
• Proven experience managing compliance processes and reviewing filings across multiple entities.
• Exposure to advisory work, supporting projects, transactions or tax disputes.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and implement controls in a tax or finance function.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across functions and regions.

Required skills

• VAT compliance (UK & European regimes)
• ERP systems
• Tax technology tools
• Data/automation tools

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package with a range of benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a highly international business with a broad and evolving indirect tax remit.
• Exposure to complex, cross‑border tax matters and senior stakeholder engagement.