Indirect Tax Manager

Coyne & Associates; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coyne & Associates is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to lead compliance and advisory on indirect taxes as the business expands globally. This role involves managing indirect tax filings, collaborating with key stakeholders, and overseeing a team member in India. Candidates should possess ACA/CTA qualifications and experience with VAT and sales taxes. Exceptional relationship-building and project management skills are essential for this strategic position.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus birthday off

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 4x salary

Enhanced pension scheme up to 8.5%

Flexible benefits across financial & personal wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect taxes, particularly VAT and sales tax.
• Ability to advise on tax implications for international expansion.
• Capable of managing teams and key projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all indirect tax filings, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions.
• Build strong relationships and advise on tax implications for commercial plans.
• Shape the tax governance framework and implement legislative changes.

Skills

Indirect Tax Compliance

Business Partnering

Risk Management

Education

ACA / CTA qualified

ATT qualified

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

About Zellis Group

Zellis Group is the UK and Ireland’s leading provider of pay, reward, analytics and people experiences. Its multi-award-winning products pay over five million employees a year, with almost half (42%) of the FTSE 100, 50% of the top retailers and 30% of the top universities in the UK & Ireland as customers, making them the largest provider of Payroll and HR software and managed services.

Backed by global private equity firm Apax Partners LLP, the Group is made up of three businesses: Zellis, which provides award-winning payroll and HR software and services to employers of over 1000 people, Moorepay, which offers payroll and HR software and services to thousands of small and medium employers, from 50 to 1000 people, and Benefex, a specialist provider of employee benefits solutions.

Location

As a business Zellis operates on a hybrid working model, where colleagues are required to be in the North Bristol office two days a week. As well as this, you may be required to travel to some of our other offices, including overseas offices where necessary.

Why Move into Industry

Working closely to the business, influencing strategic decisions, commercial structuring, and operational tax matters ,this offers a broader and more practical perspective compared to the often advisory-only nature of practice.

The Role

Following significant investment in technology and go-to-market strategy, Zellis is well-positioned for long-term growth. As part of this next phase, we’re looking to appoint an Indirect Tax Manager.

This role will lead indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions and act as a key advisor on tax matters as the business expands globally through organic growth and M&A. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, including the Group CFO and Finance Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

Indirect Tax Compliance

• Manage all indirect tax filings, including:
  • UK and Irish VAT groups (incl. partial exemption)
  • US Sales Tax and Nexus monitoring
  • Global expansion into jurisdictions like Germany, Sweden, and the Philippines
• Review contracts and revenue streams to ensure correct tax treatment
• Lead indirect tax audits and VAT health checks

Business Partnering

• Build strong relationships across the business
• Advise on tax implications of commercial plans and international expansion
• Support M&A due diligence and integration of acquisitions

Risk Management & Governance

• Help shape the tax governance framework (SAO, BRR, CCO)
• Review VAT cash forecasts and tax balance sheet accounts
• Monitor and implement changes in tax legislation

You’ll manage and support a team member based in Kochi, India.

Background

• ACA / CTA qualified newly or recently qualified (or equivalent) with demonstrable experience in indirect taxes, or ATT qualified with significant relevant experience.
• Experience with USA sales taxes and European VAT is highly desirable.
• Previous experience with NetSuite is also advantageous.
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics to key stakeholders including non-finance / tax people.
• Experience of working across multiple key projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• A competitive base salary.
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and the opportunity to buy additional holiday.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance 4x salary.
• Enhanced pension scheme with company contributions up to 8.5%.
• A huge range of additional flexible benefits across financial & personal wellbeing, lifestyle & leisure.

For more information contact Steve Coyne at Coyne & Associates on 0117 3018979 or email [e-mail]