Head of Indirect Tax

Brewer Morris; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax consultancy in Edinburgh seeks a Head of Indirect Tax to oversee global VAT and tax compliance. Responsibilities include managing a team, ensuring accurate filings, and leading transformative initiatives. Candidates should have 8+ years in VAT, strong international tax exposure, and relevant qualifications. This senior role offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to drive strategic improvements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in VAT, ideally in-house or senior advisory.
• Financial services experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of indirect tax.

Responsibilities

• Own global indirect tax compliance and reporting.
• Manage indirect tax accounting and reconciliations.
• Drive process improvements and technology enhancements.

Skills

VAT compliance

International tax exposure

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Advanced Excel skills

Education

CTA, ACA, CA (or equivalent) qualified

Tools

Oracle

PXCube

Job description

Overview

Head of Indirect Tax

A senior leadership role overseeing global VAT, GST, DST, and indirect tax compliance. Reporting to the Global Head of Indirect Tax, you’ll lead a high-performing team and ensure timely, accurate filings, robust accounting processes, and strategic advisory support. You will also lead on process improvements and transformation inititives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own global indirect tax compliance and reporting, including review and sign-off of returns.
• Manage indirect tax accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and audit relationships.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for irrecoverable VAT.
• Supervise a team of four and collaborate with advisory and finance teams.
• Monitor global regulatory changes and ensure full compliance.
• Drive process and technology improvements to enhance data quality.
• Support audits, restructurings, M&A, and expansion initiatives.

Experience & Skills

• 8+ years in VAT, ideally in-house or senior advisory.
• Strong international tax exposure; financial services experience preferred.
• CTA, ACA, CA (or equivalent) qualified.
• Detail-oriented, highly organised, and confident communicator.
• Advanced Excel skills; Oracle and PXCube experience a plus.

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