Europe VAT Assistant Manager

TikTok; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media platform in London is seeking an Assistant Tax Manager to enhance VAT compliance across jurisdictions. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of indirect tax experience and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role involves collaborating with finance and legal teams, managing VAT registrations, and ensuring compliance with UK and EU tax regulations. Join a dynamic team fostering creativity and innovation as part of a rapidly growing company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in indirect tax compliance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate tax issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure VAT compliance across jurisdictions.
• Assist with VAT registrations and audits.
• Communicate and manage VAT risks.
• Coordinate with external advisors for tax filings.
• Support tax compliance queries from TikTok businesses.

Skills

Indirect tax compliance

VAT knowledge

Communication of tax issues

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Education

Relevant experience in tax compliance

Job description

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Responsibilities

The Europe Tax team is building to work with other corporate functions on tax advisory, planning, structuring, and tax controversy. We ensure compliance with direct (corporate income tax) and indirect tax and solve tax related issues.

TikTok is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Tax Manager to join the Tax team in London to support its rapid business growth in Europe. The ideal candidate has experience in indirect tax compliance in the UK and the EU, possesses strong technical skills, in order to work seamlessly together with colleagues in multiple departments (e.g. Legal, Finance) to support our business teams to develop comprehensive and practical tax solutions. Experience in the taxation of the digital economy and e-commerce is an advantage, adding valuable input on VAT in business projects across multiple jurisdictions in a high‑paced environment.

• Ensure full VAT compliance across all applicable jurisdictions, including accurate and timely preparation, submission and payment (where required) of VAT returns.
• Assist with the monitoring and set‑up of VAT registrations across various jurisdictions.
• Keep up‑to‑date with new and emerging tax developments and ensure compliance with local rules and regulations.
• Assist with implementing changes required as a result of changes to tax legislation.
• Support on various ad‑hoc advisory matters.
• Participate in cross‑function projects.
• Support with identifying, assessing and managing VAT risks associated with business operations and transactions, implementing strategies to mitigate them.
• Proactively identify tax issues from details and communicate upwards in a clear and concise manner.
• Work closely with Finance teams to raise awareness of VAT issues, provide guidance on invoicing and the review of VAT accounting entries and ledgers.
• Help co‑ordinate with external advisors and service providers to ensure timely and accurate tax filings in the UK and EU.
• Assist with tax compliance queries from TikTok businesses across Europe and support the business in providing tax advice on a variety of projects and product launches.
• Assist in correspondence with local tax authorities, including coordinating responses to compliance and audit enquiries.
• Assist with tax technology implementations and automations with ERP and IT systems, to drive efficiency and improve end‑to‑end tax compliance processes and controls.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• 3+ years relevant experience in indirect tax compliance gained from working in‑house or within a professional services firm.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate tax technical issues to non‑tax professionals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good understanding of UK indirect tax principles and EU rules.
• Experience in the digital economy and e-commerce would be an advantage.
• Proven ability to deliver results in fast‑paced and dynamic environments.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.