Group Indirect Tax Manager

Brewer Morris; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established international business in the United Kingdom is seeking a Group Indirect Tax Manager to oversee indirect tax compliance and lead a small team. The role involves providing VAT advice, managing relationships with tax authorities, and contributing to cross-functional projects. Candidates should be ATT, ACCA, or ACA qualified with over 6 years of relevant experience. The position requires 3 days a week on-site.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in tax or accountancy.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK and European indirect tax.
• Experience managing relationships with tax authorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Review and improve tax processes and systems.
• Manage relationships with HMRC and other European tax authorities.

Skills

Indirect tax compliance oversight

VAT advisory

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

ATT, ACCA, ACA qualified

Job description

We’re working with a well-established international business seeking a Group Indirect Tax Manager to join their tax function. This is a senior role with broad responsibility across UK and European operations, offering a mix of compliance oversight, advisory input, and strategic involvement in business projects. The successful candidate will lead a small team and work collaboratively with the wider function. Applicants will preferably have experience in complex supply chain environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and improve tax processes and systems in collaboration with internal teams.
• Manage relationships with HMRC and other European tax authorities.
• Lead and support a small team of tax professionals.
• Provide practical VAT advice to non-tax stakeholders across the business.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects, embedding indirect tax into commercial decision‑making.
• Liaise with external advisors to maintain compliance and explore planning opportunities.
• Support audit cycles and financial reporting from an indirect tax perspective.

Requirements

• Professionally qualified in tax or accountancy (e.g. ATT, ACCA, ACA) with 6+ years’ experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK and European indirect tax.
• Experience managing tax authority interactions and external advisors.
• Background in retail or complex supply chain environments is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑paced business.

This position requires 3 days a week on‑site.

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