EU VAT Manager – Indirect Tax Planning – Global tech group

Banking & Financial Services; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational organization seeks an experienced EU VAT Manager for its EMEA Tax Advisory team based in London. The role focuses on UK VAT planning and requires significant VAT advisory experience, analytical mindset, and the ability to communicate complex tax issues effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience from a top-tier consulting/law firm or large multinational.
• Hands-on involvement in complex advisory and audit work.
• Experience in retail or e-commerce is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-depth VAT advisory for new initiatives and ongoing business.
• Support complex audit and controversy matters across EMEA.
• Translate complex tax law into actionable advice for non-tax professionals.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication

Knowledge of EMEA VAT legislation

Education

Significant experience in VAT advisory

Job description

Are you a seasoned VAT advisor with a sharp analytical mindset and the confidence to work at the cutting edge of tax strategy in a global environment?

A leading multinational organisation is looking for an experienced EU VAT Manager to join its EMEA Tax Advisory team. This London-based role focuses primarily on UK VAT planning while supporting broader EMEA initiatives.

In this dynamic position, you’ll partner with a wide range of stakeholders across finance, legal, and business operations to provide strategic VAT insight on complex transactions, new business initiatives, and tax audits—ensuring accurate planning, documentation, and implementation.

• Deliver in-depth VAT advisory for new initiatives, ongoing business, and restructuring projects
• Support complex audit and controversy matters across EMEA
• Translate complex tax law into actionable advice for non-tax professionals
• Coordinate tax input on cross-functional projects and document planning positions
• Engage with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate VAT risks

Candidate profile

• Significant experience in VAT advisory from a top-tier consulting/law firm or large multinational

• Strong knowledge of EMEA VAT legislation, with hands-on involvement in complex advisory and audit work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify technical tax issues
• Experience in retail or e-commerce is a strong plus

If you’re ready to shape VAT strategy at a truly international level and work in an environment where innovation meets compliance—this is your next move.

For more information, please contact Mo Hanslod at Goodman Masson.