Global VAT Compliance Lead

King & Spalding; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Critical illness insurance

Pension contribution

Gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

25 days annual holiday

Job summary

King & Spalding is seeking a Tax Manager (VAT) to own indirect tax compliance across Europe, APAC and the Middle East. You will coordinate returns, audits, and external advisors while mentoring the VAT Analyst and driving improvements to processes and controls.

The role requires 8+ years' VAT experience, strong Excel and data management skills, and professional qualifications (ATT/CTA/ACA/ACCA) or progress toward them.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of VAT or indirect tax compliance experience in a multinational or professional services firm.
• Strong knowledge of VAT/GST returns, Intrastat, and multi-jurisdictional filings.
• Experience supporting VAT audits or inquiries and managing advisor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage VAT returns across jurisdictions and coordinate deadlines.
• Lead interactions with external VAT advisors and ensure compliant filings.
• Supervise the VAT Analyst and develop the indirect tax operations function.
• Provide VAT guidance to Billing, Finance, and local offices; escalate complex issues.
• Support e-invoicing, data validation, and process improvements.

Skills

VAT compliance

Data management

Excel

Time management

Communication

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ATT/CTA/ACA/ACCA) or equivalent

Job description

King & Spalding is seeking a Tax Manager (VAT) to own indirect tax compliance across Europe, APAC and the Middle East. You will coordinate returns, audits, and external advisors while mentoring the VAT Analyst and driving improvements to processes and controls.

The role requires 8+ years' VAT experience, strong Excel and data management skills, and professional qualifications (ATT/CTA/ACA/ACCA) or progress toward them.