VAT Manager

€70,000–€85,000 + Benefits | Italy | Hybrid – 3 days per week in office

The Role
Our client is a global leader in VAT compliance, VAT reclaim and tax technology, supporting businesses across Europe, the Americas and APAC. With a team of more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, they combine deep technical tax expertise with innovative technology to help clients navigate increasingly complex indirect tax requirements.

They are looking for an experienced  VAT Manager  to become the in‑house technical lead for Italy.

This is not a high‑volume VAT return preparation role. Instead, you’ll provide technical leadership on complex Italian VAT matters, support international teams, improve compliance processes, liaise with tax authorities and play a key role in shaping the future of the firm’s VAT offering.

You’ll also have the opportunity to broaden your expertise through involvement in tax advisory, e‑invoicing, tax technology and wider international tax projects.

Act as the in‑house technical specialist for Italian VAT matters

Support compliance teams with complex or non‑standard VAT issues

Lead tax authority audits and enquiries, acting as the primary point of contact with the  Agenzia delle Entrate

Oversee VAT refund claims and related correspondence

Review and quality assure complex VAT filings

Develop, document and improve internal VAT compliance processes and quality standards

Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, ensuring the wider business remains informed and compliant

Provide technical guidance and training to colleagues across international teams

Act as the escalation point for jurisdiction‑specific client queries

Support tax advisory work, e‑invoicing initiatives and wider international tax projects

Drive continuous improvement across processes, controls and service delivery

8+ years' experience in taxation, with strong expertise in Italian VAT

Extensive experience in VAT compliance and VAT refund processes

Proven experience managing tax authority audits and enquiries

Relevant degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Law or a related discipline

Relevant degree together with recognised tax advisor status or equivalent professional tax qualification in Italy.

Fluent Italian and professional‑level English

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Process‑driven mindset with a passion for improving systems and quality

Comfortable working independently within an international, matrixed organisation

Hybrid working (3 days per week in office)

Join a globally recognised tax services and technology business

Opportunity to become the technical VAT lead for Italy

Exposure to international tax, advisory and technology projects

Ongoing professional development and long‑term career progression within a growing global organisation

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