Indirect Tax Senior Manager

MacGregor Black; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consumer goods sector is seeking an Indirect Tax Senior Manager to ensure compliance and optimize tax processes across the UK and Europe. This role involves managing indirect tax matters, driving efficiencies, and advising on strategic tax issues. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in indirect tax, particularly within the retail sector, and relevant qualifications such as CTA, ACA, or ACCA.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong understanding of indirect tax.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and submission of VAT returns across the UK and Europe.
• Act as primary contact for HMRC and manage audits.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Process-Driven Mindset

Education

CTA

ACA

ACCA

Job description

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Indirect Tax Senior Manager

Are you a highly skilled tax professional with expertise in managing indirect tax compliance and optimising tax processes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?

Do you excel at ensuring tax compliance, advising on complex VAT matters, and implementing best-in-class tax reporting and governance frameworks?

Do you have a strong background in indirect tax within the retail or consumer goods sector?

MacGregor Black is partnering with a Global Lifestyle Brand who are looking for an Indirect Tax Senior Manager to join their European Finance team in London. Reporting to the Senior Finance Director, you will take ownership of all indirect tax matters across the UK and Europe, ensuring full compliance with evolving legislation, managing tax audits, and driving efficiencies in tax processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of VAT returns and other indirect tax filings across the UK and Europe, ensuring full compliance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for HMRC and external advisors, managing audits and responding to tax-related queries.
• Provide expert guidance on indirect tax matters, ensuring transactions are structured effectively and in line with VAT legislation.
• Partner with key stakeholders to advise on strategic tax matters, including corporate tax, employment taxes, and capital allowances.
• Continuously review and enhance tax reporting and compliance processes, leveraging technology and best practices.
• Monitor and mitigate tax risks, ensuring compliance with changing regulatory requirements.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of VAT setups within ERP master data.
• Support tax-related financial statement entries and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations and maintain robust tax governance controls.

What are we looking for?

• CTA, ACA, or ACCA qualified.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Background in practice, HMRC, or industry, with a strong understanding of indirect tax.
• Excellent attention to detail, process-driven mindset, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience within the retail or FMCG sector is highly advantageous.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, growing organisation and play a key role in shaping its tax strategy and compliance framework.

For more information, please contact Fraser Graham.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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