Indirect Tax Lead – UK & Ireland

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established tax consultancy in the UK is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to oversee compliance and advisory activities. This role involves managing tax processes, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with VAT regulations across the UK and Ireland operations. The ideal candidate will have strong indirect tax knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in complex environments. This is a high-impact position that offers a chance to drive efficiencies in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect tax compliance and advisory roles.
• Experience engaging with tax authorities like HMRC.
• Comfortable working in large or matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect tax compliance and reporting processes across jurisdictions.
• Ensure timely submission of VAT and indirect tax returns.
• Manage and mentor a team of Tax Accountants.
• Provide proactive advice on tax impact of commercial decisions.
• Drive improvements to tax processes and systems.
• Monitor and interpret changes in tax legislation.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge across all areas of indirect tax

Experience in a complex commercial environment

Understanding of VAT within bespoke or sector-specific schemes

Good grasp of accounting fundamentals

Proficiency in using SAP and Excel

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Ability to lead projects and deliver results independently

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

A well-established tax consultancy in the UK is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to oversee compliance and advisory activities. This role involves managing tax processes, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with VAT regulations across the UK and Ireland operations. The ideal candidate will have strong indirect tax knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in complex environments. This is a high-impact position that offers a chance to drive efficiencies in a collaborative team setting.