Indirect Tax Manager - Leading Retail Brand

Pure; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail brand in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping its global tax strategy. You will lead on indirect tax advisory and risk management, partnering with stakeholders across the business to influence strategic decisions. The ideal candidate has extensive indirect tax advisory experience, ideally in retail or e-commerce, and a strong technical knowledge of VAT. This position offers competitive compensation and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Private medical care

Discretionary bonus

Flexible benefits allowance

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in indirect tax advisory, ideally within retail or e-commerce.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK and international VAT.
• Proven ability to manage tax authority interactions and deliver practical, commercial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global indirect tax developments and assess their impact on operations.
• Lead risk management initiatives, identifying savings opportunities and mitigation strategies.
• Manage communications with HMRC and other tax authorities, including audits and enquiries.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support new business initiatives and ensure accurate VAT reporting.
• Work alongside the VAT compliance lead to implement legislative changes and maintain compliance.
• Deliver VAT training and promote tax awareness across the wider business.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team and organisation.

Skills

Indirect tax advisory

UK and international VAT

Stakeholder management

Tax authority interaction

Job description

Indirect Tax Manager - Retail Sector (Advisory Focus)

£95,000 + 12% Bonus | London | Hybrid Working | Permanent

Join a leading retail brand as an Indirect Tax Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping its global tax strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to step into a advisory-focused position within a high-performing team.

About the Role

You’ll lead on indirect tax advisory and risk management, partnering with stakeholders across the business to influence strategic decisions. Working closely with the VAT compliance lead and supporting two junior team members (without direct line management), you’ll help drive innovation and efficiency across the tax function.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor global indirect tax developments and assess their impact on operations.
• Lead risk management initiatives, identifying savings opportunities and mitigation strategies.
• Manage communications with HMRC and other tax authorities, including audits and enquiries.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support new business initiatives and ensure accurate VAT reporting.
• Work alongside the VAT compliance lead to implement legislative changes and maintain compliance.
• Deliver VAT training and promote tax awareness across the wider business.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team and organisation.

About You

• Extensive experience in indirect tax advisory, ideally within retail or e-commerce.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK and international VAT.
• Proven ability to manage tax authority interactions and deliver practical, commercial solutions.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working (minimum three days in the office).
• Competitive benefits package: private medical care, discretionary bonus, flexible benefits allowance, and generous annual leave.

This is your chance to make a tangible impact in a consumer-focused business experiencing rapid growth. If you have a retail background and a passion for advisory work, we’d love to hear from you.