Indirect Tax Manager

SCJ EurAfne Ltd; Frimley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

33 days leave

Profit sharing

Pension

Life insurance

Health insurance

Free parking

Shuttle service

Cycle to work

EV charging

Gym & spin studio

Job summary

SC Johnson Ltd in Frimley, Surrey, seeks an Indirect Tax Manager to lead the EMEA VAT function within the EMEA Shared Service Centre. You will oversee the Indirect Tax team, provide high‑quality VAT advice on cross‑border projects, and drive compliance and process improvements in a dynamic, multinational environment.

The role offers a hybrid work pattern with some travel for audits, a competitive package, and access to pension, health cover, and employee benefits in a long‑term, global business.

Qualifications

• Significant VAT advisory knowledge in EMEA (ideally 6+ years) with exposure to VAT in several EMEA countries.
• Proven leadership/people management skills in a multicultural team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; fluency in European languages a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of around 5 to deliver Indirect Tax services for EMEA.
• Provide VAT advisory on projects (acquisitions, supply chain changes, etc.).
• Manage VAT audits for EMEA with travel as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely VAT compliance reporting via third-party providers.
• Drive improvements to VAT reporting processes using Lean tools and methodologies.

Skills

VAT advisory

People management

Communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Here at SC Johnson Ltd, we have an opportunity for a Indirect Tax Manager to join our team based in Frimley. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis in return for a competitive salary.

Location: Frimley, Surrey

Function:EMEA Shared Service Centre (EMEA SSC) – Indirect Tax Team

Internal job title is: Associate Manager Indirect Tax

We do not support international relocation for this role

This role is eligible to work from home 1 day a week

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for140years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more.

The13,000people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

About the Indirect Tax Manager role

Reporting to the head of Indirect Tax in EMEA this role is to ensure that the EMEA Indirect Tax Team provide high quality customer focused Indirect Tax services. This is a key role, requiring proven strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to oversee/manage the delivery of Indirect Tax compliance by the team and offer VAT advisory services using collaborative and win/win mind-sets.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible starting and finishing times +4.5day working week
• 33 days annual leave including public holidays due to supporting European countries
• Profit Share, Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance
• Free Parking, Shuttle bus from local train stations, Cycle to Work Scheme, EV Charging
• Newly refurbished onsite Gym with free classes +NEW Spin Studio!

Key responsibilities of our Indirect Tax Manager:

• People manager for a team of around 5 people
• Provide Indirect Tax support/advice on various projects for EMEA e.g., business acquisitions, supply chain changes and any other business changes with an Indirect Tax impact.
• Manage Indirect Tax audits for EMEA countries with some need for oversees travel as and when required to attend the audits in person
• Overall accountability for Indirect Tax compliance reporting for EMEA countries for which the SSC has responsibility. Ensuring accurate and on time filing by third party provider.
• Managing the relationship with the third party compliance providers
• Driving the delivery of on-going effectiveness improvements to the VAT compliance reporting process, by analysing internal processes and systems, recommending, and implementing procedural and policy changes using Lean tools and methodology.

What we’re looking for in our Indirect Tax Manager:

Experience you’ll bring:

• Significant VAT advisory (ideally 6 years plus) knowledge in EMEA in respect of legislation and practical application. This should be demonstrated by a high level of exposure to VAT in at least several EMEA countries. Either in Practice or In House. Ideally having been exposed to both, but not essential. Compliance experience only does not count
• Strong people management/Leadership skills to manage a growing multicultural team
• Strong knowledge Excel & PowerPoint, ideally also with experience in SAP

Behaviours you’ll need:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and operate efficiently under continuous change
• Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills with strong stakeholder management experience – fluency in another European Language would be beneficial but not essential

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment