Indirect Tax Manager

Are you a VAT specialist looking for a role where you can truly influence a business? We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded Indirect Tax Manager to take ownership of all VAT matters across a large, fast-paced organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative finance function where your expertise will shape compliance, support strategic decision-making, and drive process improvements across the business.

As the lead for all VAT matters, you’ll play a key role in ensuring robust compliance while providing practical, commercially focused tax advice to stakeholders across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading all VAT activity and acting as the subject matter expert for indirect tax
• Preparing and reviewing quarterly VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Managing reverse charge calculations, annual adjustments, and Capital Goods Scheme calculations
• Providing technical VAT guidance on new products, services, and business initiatives
• Reviewing material contracts to ensure VAT compliance and minimise risk
• Supporting the business with variable recovery rates, partnering closely with Finance Business Partners and Financial Systems teams
• Reconciling VAT balance sheets monthly and identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies
• Managing and responding to HMRC VAT enquiries
• Monitoring changes in VAT legislation and case law, ensuring the business remains compliant
• Supporting the wider Tax function across additional tax-related activities when required

We’re keen to hear from proactive tax professionals who enjoy working both strategically and hands‑on in a dynamic environment.

You’ll likely bring:

• Strong UK VAT and indirect tax experience
• Excellent technical knowledge with the ability to translate complex issues into practical advice
• Experience preparing and reviewing VAT returns within a large or complex business
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders across finance and the wider business
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent is desirable