Indirect Tax Manager

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 fantastic opportunity for an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to play a key role in managing indirect tax compliance and advisory activities across UK and Ireland operations.

This role offers the chance to shape indirect tax processes, support business decisions, and help drive compliance and efficiency improvements, all within a supportive and well-established tax team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead indirect tax compliance and reporting processes across multiple jurisdictions including the UK, Ireland, and Channel Islands
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of VAT and indirect tax returns
• Manage and mentor a small team of Tax Accountants, supporting their development and performance
• Provide proactive advice on the indirect tax impact of commercial decisions, acting as a trusted advisor to finance and operational teams
• Drive improvements to tax processes and systems, enhancing efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with internal systems and finance teams to ensure integrity of tax data within core financial systems
• Identify, assess, and mitigate areas of indirect tax risk
• Support and manage responses to audits or enquiries from tax authorities
• Monitor and interpret changes in tax legislation and advise on implications for the business

What You’ll Bring

• Strong technical knowledge across all areas of indirect tax
• Experience in a complex commercial environment; retail sector experience is a plus
• Understanding of VAT within bespoke or sector-specific schemes
• Good grasp of accounting fundamentals and how they relate to tax
• Comfortable working within large or matrixed organisations
• Proficiency in using SAP and Excel for tax and financial reporting
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance
• Experience engaging with HMRC or other tax authorities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to lead projects and deliver results independently
• A collaborative approach with the confidence to influence at all levels

This is a high-impact role in a collaborative team environment - ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of compliance, advisory, and transformation work.