EU VAT Manager - Indirect Tax Planning - Global tech group - Goodman Masson

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Job summary

A leading multinational organisation is seeking an experienced EU VAT Manager to join its EMEA Tax Advisory team based in London. In this role, you will provide strategic VAT insight for complex transactions and support UK VAT planning. Ideal candidates will have significant VAT advisory experience and strong knowledge of EMEA VAT legislation, with excellent communication skills being crucial. This position offers the opportunity to shape VAT strategy in a dynamic international environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Coordinate tax input on cross-functional projects.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate VAT risks.

Skills

VAT advisory experience

Knowledge of EMEA VAT legislation

Excellent communication skills

Experience in retail or e-commerce

Job description

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.