Indirect Tax Manager

Venture Recruitment Partners; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Indirect Tax Manager for their EMEA Shared Services team in London. The role involves managing indirect tax compliance across multiple territories, leading a team of tax analysts, and driving process improvements. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 5 years of experience in indirect tax, with proficiency in VAT and SAP S/4HANA. This position offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary.

Benefits

Collaborative and supportive culture

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in indirect tax, ideally in a multinational or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of VAT, GST, and withholding tax in key EMEA territories.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a high-performing team of tax analysts.
• Driving process improvements and automation across VAT, GST, and withholding taxes.
• Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of indirect tax returns across EMEA.

Skills

Indirect tax compliance

Process improvement

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ONESOURCE

Job description

Overview

Indirect Tax Manager EMEA Shared Services
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £76k plus bonus

We re looking for an Indirect Tax Manager to join a fast-growing, global company in its EMEA Shared Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a tax professional to take ownership of indirect tax compliance across multiple territories, help drive process improvement, and play a key role in the transition to SAP S/4HANA.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a high-performing team of tax analysts.
• Driving process improvements and automation across VAT, GST, and withholding taxes.
• Maintaining strong governance, internal controls, and compliance standards.
• Producing insightful reports to support strategic business decisions.
• Collaborating with finance teams, regional offices, and other stakeholders to optimise tax processes.
• Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of indirect tax returns across EMEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in indirect tax, ideally in a multinational or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of VAT, GST, and withholding tax in key EMEA territories.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and tax engines such as ONESOURCE.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex tax issues to non-specialists.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in process design, improvement, and reporting.

Desirable skills

• Fluency in English plus another European language (French, German, Italian, Spanish).
• Experience creating compliance calendars and documenting processes.
• Knowledge of XML log analysis and GAAP-to-tax adjustments.

Why this role is great

• Join a global, innovative company with a collaborative and supportive culture.
• Lead a team and influence tax processes across multiple countries.
• Work in a dynamic shared services environment with opportunities for professional growth.

If you re ready for a new challenge in indirect tax, please hit apply or send your CV directly to (url removed)

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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