Indirect Tax Manager

Location: Kingston upon Hull

Who we are…

Global Data is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world’s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals.

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.

Why join Global Data?

Global Data is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.

Our big ambitions mean that life at Global Data is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.  

The role…

With our global headquarters in London, this role offers the opportunity to work in our central finance function based out of Hull.  The role reports to the Group’s Head of Tax and Treasury and is ideal for someone looking for a new challenge with an international remit.  The role offers a flexible working pattern (with the ability to partially work from home) and part time applicants will be considered.

What you’ll be doing …

Overseeing external UK VAT compliance, including reviewing the Group’s quarterly VAT returns

Evaluating the Group’s recent transition to Making Tax Digital for VAT and identifying efficiencies in the VAT return preparation process  

Overseeing global indirect tax compliance through liaison with internal stakeholders and external advisors

Responding to operational tax queries from both internal and external stakeholders  

Continually monitoring developments with respect to indirect tax rules and overseeing any required changes to the Group’s billing systems to maintain compliance  

Ownership of the Group’s indirect tax balance sheet reconciliations including development of overall process

Reviewing and testing the Group’s VAT control environment as part of a process of continuous improvement

Providing tax support for M&A related activities and project work as required  

Acting as a key liaison with external auditors for indirect tax matters

The role also offers the opportunity to continually develop as a tax professional through supporting the Group’s Head of Tax in other areas of taxation.

What we’re looking for…

CTA or ACA qualified  

Strong stakeholder management skills  

Desire to develop tax skillset though autonomous research

Ability to respond positively to changing business issues

A motivated, tenacious, and driven attitude with the ability to suggest and implement process improvements

Ability to work to tight deadlines and complete work to a high standard under pressure

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our Global Data colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed)

Global Data believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Global Data is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

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