Indirect Tax Compliance Manager

Britvic; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-beverage supplier in the UK seeks an Indirect Tax Compliance Manager to lead indirect tax compliance across operations. This role involves managing a team, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance on various indirect tax matters. The ideal candidate will have a professional taxation qualification and a strong understanding of indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

Access to a range of high street discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include professional qualifications in taxation.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is crucial.
• Communication skills are needed to explain concepts to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production and review of all indirect tax returns.
• Forecast and manage cash flow related to indirect tax liabilities.
• Champion process improvements across all indirect tax workflows.

Skills

Professional qualification in taxation (ATT, CTA or equivalent)

Strong technical understanding of indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions

Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP or similar ERP systems

Exceptional analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Job Title: Indirect Tax Compliance Manager
Location: Solihull
Job Length: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5
Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

About the Role

Join our dynamic team as an Indirect Tax Manager, where you'll lead the delivery of all indirect tax and customs compliance across Britvic's operations in the UK, Ireland, and The Netherlands. This exciting opportunity allows you to drive process improvements, provide expert tax advice, and support business growth while managing a team of tax professionals. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring tax compliance while identifying opportunities for efficiency and optimization.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the production and technical review of all indirect tax returns including VAT, Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL), Plastic Packaging Tax, Intrastat, and EC Sales Lists across multiple jurisdictions
• Forecast and manage cash flow related to indirect tax liabilities, supporting financial planning across the business
• Provide expert guidance and training on indirect tax matters to finance teams and wider business stakeholders
• Champion process improvements and control enhancements across all indirect tax workflows
• Oversee customs compliance, including review of commodity codes and related data
• Support the Head of Indirect Tax on key projects and advisory work
• Lead and develop a team of three Indirect Tax Analysts, managing their performance and professional growth
• Prepare supporting materials for external audits and manage relationships with tax authorities

Experience and Key Attributes

• Professional qualification in taxation (ATT, CTA or equivalent)
• Strong technical understanding of indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Exceptional analytical abilities with a talent for interpreting complex tax regulations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-finance colleagues
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with experience influencing stakeholders across various business functions

Our commitment to diversity equity & inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Application Process:
We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.