Hybrid VAT Manager - EMEA Indirect Tax & Automation Lead

Longman Tax Recruitment Ltd.; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Longman Tax Recruitment Ltd. in the United Kingdom is partnering with a major global group to recruit an In-House VAT Manager based in Chester.

You will own indirect tax compliance, manage returns across the EMEA region, and liaise with local markets and finance teams to ensure accurate VAT reporting. The role offers hybrid office time (approximately 50%) and opportunities to lead process improvements and automation within a global tax function, handling a range of VAT issues and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage indirect tax risks by ensuring accurate returns, timely filings, and effective handling of enquiries and audits from local tax authorities.
• Prepare and review indirect tax returns for multiple jurisdictions across the EMEA region.
• Prepare detailed VAT packs that support tax returns.
• Manage the process for raising VAT payments and submitting VAT reclaims.
• Liaise with local markets and finance functions to explain, validate and agree indirect tax returns.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, control and accuracy.

Job description

Longman Tax Recruitment Ltd. in the United Kingdom is partnering with a major global group to recruit an In-House VAT Manager based in Chester.

You will own indirect tax compliance, manage returns across the EMEA region, and liaise with local markets and finance teams to ensure accurate VAT reporting. The role offers hybrid office time (approximately 50%) and opportunities to lead process improvements and automation within a global tax function, handling a range of VAT issues and audits.