EMEA Indirect Tax Manager

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marc Daniels is recruiting an experienced EMEA Indirect Tax Manager to join a dynamic, international organisation based in London. The role sits in a fast-paced finance function with exposure across multiple jurisdictions and a chance to influence tax strategy and compliance across the EMEA region.

This hybrid position offers flexibility to work closely with senior stakeholders across finance, tax and operational teams.

Qualifications

• Significant indirect tax experience in industry and/or Big 4/Top 10 practice.
• UK and EMEA VAT regulations knowledge.
• Experience leading cross-border indirect tax matters in a multinational.
• Ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect tax compliance across EMEA, including VAT, GST, and other indirect taxes.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and service providers across jurisdictions.
• Provide technical indirect tax guidance to finance, commercial and operational teams.
• Support business initiatives, acquisitions, and new market entries from an indirect tax perspective.
• Review and enhance VAT processes, controls, and governance frameworks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-border tax

Excel skills

Education

Professional tax qualification (ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Job description

Marc Daniels are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced EMEA Indirect Tax Manager to join a dynamic, international organisation based in London. Operating within a fast-paced and collaborative finance function, this role offers excellent exposure across multiple jurisdictions and the opportunity to influence tax strategy and compliance across the EMEA region.

This is a hybrid position, providing flexibility alongside the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across finance, tax and operational teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all indirect tax compliance activities across EMEA, ensuring timely and accurate VAT, GST and other indirect tax filings.
• Manage and oversee relationships with external tax advisors and service providers across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide technical indirect tax guidance to finance, commercial and operational teams.
• Support business initiatives, acquisitions and new market entries from an indirect tax perspective.
• Review and enhance existing VAT processes, controls and governance frameworks.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate indirect tax risks.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and automation opportunities within indirect tax compliance and reporting.
• Support indirect tax audits, enquiries and investigations from tax authorities.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes across EMEA and assess business impacts.
• Assist with ERP and finance system projects, ensuring indirect tax requirements are embedded effectively.

Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant experience in indirect tax gained within industry and/or a Big 4 or Top 10 accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK and EMEA VAT regulations.
• Experience managing cross-border indirect tax matters within a multinational environment.
• Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decision making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience driving process improvements and strengthening financial controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or Workday would be advantageous.