EMEA Indirect Tax Manager

Marc Daniels; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Marc Daniels is seeking an experienced EMEA Indirect Tax Manager to join its London-based finance team. The role offers hybrid working and exposure to VAT, GST and other indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders in finance, tax and operations to shape tax strategy and compliance in a dynamic, international environment. The position focuses on delivering timely filings, technical guidance, process improvements and cross-border tax matters for the

Qualifications

• Qualified with ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent.
• Significant indirect tax experience in industry or Big 4/Top 10.
• Strong knowledge of UK and EMEA VAT regulations.
• Experience leading cross-border indirect tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect tax compliance across EMEA and manage VAT, GST and other indirect taxes.
• Oversee 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.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate indirect tax risks.
• Drive process improvements and automation within indirect tax compliance and reporting.
• Support indirect tax audits, enquiries and investigations by authorities.
• Monitor regulatory changes across EMEA and assess business impacts.
• Assist with ERP and finance system projects ensuring indirect tax requirements are embedded.

Skills

Indirect tax expertise

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Process improvement

ERP systems awareness

Education

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.