VAT Manager

VAT Manager

Company:
Norstella

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Date Posted:
Feb 26, 2026

Employment Type:

Full Time

Job : R-1566

At Norstella, our mission is clear: to help our clients bring life‑saving therapies to market faster and assist patients in need. Founded in 2022, with a history dating back to 1939, Norstella brings together top brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each stage of the drug development cycle — and deliver the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.

Each organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) provides essential insights for critical strategic and commercial decisions. Together, through our market‑leading brands, we support our clients:

• Citeline – accelerate the drug development cycle
• Evaluate – bring the right drugs to market
• MMIT – identify barriers to patient access
• Panalgo – turn data into insight faster
• The Dedham Group – think strategically for specialty therapeutics

By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can provide an even broader range of expertise, innovative data solutions, and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real‑world data, machine learning, and predictive analytics. As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a presence worldwide with teams of experts delivering world‑class solutions in Canada, China, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK, and the US.

We are seeking a motivated Senior VAT Accountant/ Manager to join our global tax team. Reporting to the Global Head of Tax and working alongside team members in the US, India, and the UK, this role supports global tax compliance, transfer pricing, indirect tax, and tax accounting initiatives. The ideal candidate will be hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

While this role is remote within the UK, the candidate should be available to travel to London for in‑person meetings when company leadership is in town, typically two to three times per year. These visits generally last around three days per trip, though total travel time may occasionally exceed ten days per year.

• Assist in preparing and reviewing corporate tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide support during the global tax provision process.
• Perform UK VAT, EU VAT, and GST taxes computations and reconciliation; prepare filing data and coordinate with third‑party compliance providers.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions; assist in compiling global files and maintaining TP policies.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly reconciliations, including tax balances and payable accounts.
• Respond to queries from external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities.
• Provide support during statutory audits, including preparing reconciliations and documentation for tax‑related disclosures.
• Assist with WHT and indirect tax registrations and filings as needed.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline global tax compliance and reporting.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of tax compliance trackers and documentation libraries (tax‑exempt certificates, W‑8s, residency certificates, etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, controls, and automation of routine tasks.
• Work cross‑functionally with Finance, Accounting, and Legal teams to ensure robust tax governance, timely reporting, and compliance in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

London Hybrid or UK remote

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; ACA, ACCA, or equivalent UK qualification preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in corporate tax, indirect tax, or transfer pricing—ideally in a Big 4, Tier 2, or multinational environment.
• Working knowledge of UK and international tax concepts, particularly indirect taxes and intercompany arrangements.
• Proficiency with software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and One Drive. Experience with Net Suite is a plus.
• Experience with tax…