Indirect Tax Manager

Genus; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural biotechnology company based in the UK is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to lead their global indirect tax framework. This hybrid role involves ensuring compliance with VAT/GST laws, driving automation in tax processes, and collaborating across various teams. Ideal candidates will have significant indirect tax experience and strong skills in Microsoft D365 ERP. The company offers a competitive benefits package and a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Pension

Private Medical cover

Health Cash back scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee share plan

Flexible Working Policy

Enhanced maternity leave

Qualifications

• 6 years of indirect tax experience with multi-jurisdiction exposure.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and tax engines.
• Experience in customs duties and import/export processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate filings and payments for indirect taxes.
• Advise on the tax impact of contracts and new market entries.
• Lead interactions with tax authorities and manage audits.
• Champion automation and data quality in tax reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on various tax matters.
• Train finance and commercial teams on indirect tax compliance.

Skills

Strong knowledge of VAT / GST rules

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to operate independently

Education

Degree-level education and relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ATT, CTA)

Tools

Microsoft D365 ERP

Avalara

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled Indirect Tax Manager to lead our global indirect tax framework covering VAT / GST sales & use tax and e-invoicing mandates.

Reporting to the Head of Tax this will be a hands‑on and strategic role blending compliance oversight with process improvement and cross‑functional collaboration.

You’ll be the go‑to expert for indirect tax matters driving automation managing audits and advising on business changes.

This is a Hybrid role with an expectation of 2 days a week at the Basingstoke office

You Will

• Compliance Leadership : Ensure accurate and timely filings, payments and reconciliations for indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions. Maintain a robust tax calendar and control environment.
• Advisory & Risk Management : Advise on the tax impact of contracts, pricing, promotions and new market entries. Provide practical guidance to commercial teams.
• Audit Management : Lead interactions with tax authorities, manage audits and controversies and negotiate settlements as needed.
• Systems & Automation : Own tax determination and reporting logic in ERP and billing platforms (D365, Avalara). Champion automation, data quality and process standardisation.
• Controls & Documentation : Maintain process narratives, risk / control matrices and technical position papers. Implement reconciliations and exception handling.
• Transactional Accuracy : Monitor tax coding for AP / AR reverse charge, place‑of‑supplies, exemption and evidence requirements. Oversee product taxability and certificate management.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership : Collaborate with Finance (AP / AR), Procurement, Legal, IT, Logistics and Commercial teams on billing flows, contracts, supply chain and system changes.
• Project Support : Contribute to business restructurings, supply‑chain optimisation, e‑invoicing / real‑time reporting mandates and new country launches.
• Training & Enablement : Deliver indirect tax training for finance and commercial teams. Foster a culture of tax compliance by design.

Requirements

• Degree‑level education and relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ATT, CTA, ACA, ACCA).
• 6 years of indirect tax experience in industry or accountancy with multi‑jurisdiction exposure.
• Strong knowledge of VAT / GST sales & use tax rules, place‑of‑supplies, digital services / marketplace regimes and e‑invoicing mandates.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft D365 ERP and tax engines (e.g. Avalara) is ideal.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to operate independently, prioritise and deliver on projects.
• Exposure to customs duties / tariffs and import / export processes is a plus.

Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company headquartered in the UK and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

Our Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

DEI

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires challenges and supports you to succeed.

Tackling climate change

• Monitor and identify goals for the reduction of our GHG emissions from our own operations.
• Drive porcine and bovine genetic improvements which support productivity gains and improve feed efficiency enabling a reduction in the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of milk or meat produced.
• Identify facility and other opportunities for reductions in GHG emissions consistent with our goals.
• Partner and advocate for policies that advance positive climate goals and identified United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Benefits Overview

• Performance related bonus
• 25 days holidays, Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Private Medical cover
• Health Cash back scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee share plan
• Flexible Working Policy (where appropriate / practicable)
• Enhanced maternity leave: 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
• Comprehensive L&D programme including career development programmes, access to Genus University and Mango (languages)

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with anti‑discrimination law. The purpose of this policy is to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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