EMEA VAT Tax Manager

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a European VAT Manager to join their dynamic team in London. This role focuses on VAT planning and compliance, engaging with local partners and the tax department to navigate complex business initiatives and transactions. The ideal candidate will possess deep VAT knowledge and strategic thinking skills, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. In this fast-paced environment, you will foster relationships across teams, providing crucial insights for successful market strategies. Join a diverse and supportive team that leads in emerging tax legislation and offers excellent opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of VAT regulations and compliance.
• Experience in advising on business initiatives and transactions.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business partners on VAT planning and compliance.
• Support audit projects and advise on go-to-market strategies.

Skills

VAT technical knowledge

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Finance or Taxation

Professional VAT qualification

Job description

We are seeking a European VAT Manager based in London to work on VAT planning, compliance, and documentation for both new initiatives and ongoing business activities throughout Europe.

Key job responsibilities

This position will work closely with local business partners and members of the tax department to structure and understand transactions, new products, and business launches.

To be successful, the candidate must possess the ability to think strategically while also engaging in day-to-day tactical details.

The candidate must:

• Have in-depth VAT technical knowledge with experience evaluating and advising on business initiatives, contemplated transactions, and business proposals;
• Support complex audit and controversy projects in a hands-on and dynamic way.

This indirect tax planning team supports our international consumer stores business, primarily Marketplace and Fulfillment, which support third-party sellers with the sale and fulfillment of goods.

The tax planning team provides input to support new business initiatives and organizational changes to ensure compliance with legislation, including recent changes like the EU VAT on eCommerce package, OECD Model Rules for Platforms (DAC7), and CESOP. Upcoming legislation includes VAT in the Digital Age (VIDA), introducing a Single VAT Registration Number in the EU.

This is a fast-paced and dynamic role with varied daily tasks. You will build and maintain relationships with commercial teams, advising on go-to-market strategies to ensure VAT compliance. You will also collaborate with the broader tax group, including compliance, controllership, technology, and tax engine teams, to deliver customer-focused solutions.

The indirect tax planning team is diverse, experienced, and supportive, fostering a close-knit environment. We often lead in emerging tax legislation, requiring informed decision-making where precedents may not exist, and broad VAT knowledge is vital.

As a customer-obsessed organization, effective communication and influence throughout the business are essential. Our large in-house tax team offers excellent opportunities for in-depth experience within a supportive environment.

This role is not directly involved in daily compliance but focuses on planning, real-time coordination, and communication of tax projects, including drafting documentation to support analyses, decisions, and conclusions for reporting and compliance purposes.