Indirect Tax Manager

Venture Recruitment Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment agency is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager in London to oversee compliance across EMEA, lead a team, drive process improvements, and assist in the transition to SAP S/4HANA. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in indirect tax and strong communication skills, with a collaborative and dynamic working environment offered.

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

Leadership

Communication skills

SAP S/4HANA

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.

What the role involves

• 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.

What we re looking for

• 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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