Indirect Tax Manager

Wade Macdonald; Stanwell; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected organisation in Food and Beverage Manufacturing seeks an Indirect Tax Compliance Specialist for its UK and European operations. This hybrid role focuses on ensuring compliance in indirect tax processes, offering the opportunity to work within a collaborative team recognized for its commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working pattern

Supportive team environment

Emphasis on development and learning

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in indirect tax compliance, ideally with bonded warehouses and excise goods.
• Deep understanding of customs duties and supply chain complexities.

Responsibilities

• Managing key compliance records including supply chain documentation and issue logs.
• Ensuring accurate reporting on excise bond losses and customs figures.
• Advising on compliance in stock movement and release activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Influencing stakeholders

Job description

Indirect Tax Compliance Specialist

Location: Hybrid – Manchester
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

About the Client

A respected organisation within the Food and Bev Manufacturing sector, this business plays a pivotal role in supporting complex supply chain operations. With a sizeable UK presence and European connectivity, they are known for their collaborative culture and structured approach to compliance.
They are dedicated to nurturing a culture of continuous improvement, where learning is a lifelong journey, and challenges are opportunities for growth.

About the Job

This position will see you take ownership of indirect tax compliance for the UK and European operations, ensuring efficient, accurate, and compliant processes across customs, excise, and supply chain documentation. The role involves both hands-on responsibility and advisory support to the wider business.

Duties will include:

• Managing and maintaining key compliance records including supply chain documentation, issue logs and risk registers

• Ensuring timely and accurate reporting on excise bond losses and month-end customs figures

• Supporting the upkeep of HMRC warehouse approvals and bonded warehouse processes

• Advising on and ensuring compliance in all stock movement and release activities

• Reviewing and improving processes and training stakeholders to meet tax compliance standards

• Monitoring and interpreting changes to indirect tax legislation such as plastic packaging tax and sugar tax

• Providing ongoing updates and guidance to internal teams on legislative impacts

• Regularly reviewing and updating procedure guides to reflect best practice

About the Successful Applicant

You will have extensive experience in indirect tax compliance, ideally within sectors involving bonded warehouses and excise goods. A deep understanding of customs duties and supply chain complexities is key. You will possess strong attention to detail, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders at all levels.

What You Will Receive in Return

In addition to a competitive salary and hybrid working pattern, you’ll benefit from working in a supportive and technically skilled team. The organisation places a strong emphasis on development and encourages continuous learning. You’ll gain exposure to a complex and evolving area of tax in a high-profile, collaborative setting.