Indirect Tax Specialist

Simply360 Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you with a fast-growing retail and hospitality business seeking an Indirect Tax Specialist. Join a dynamic finance team where your expertise in VAT and indirect tax will shine. You'll be responsible for filing VAT returns, navigating complex tax regulations, and ensuring compliance across the UK and Europe. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy working with numbers, and can communicate tax concepts in a relatable way, this role is perfect for you. With a supportive culture and hybrid working options, your contributions will be valued in this innovative environment.

Benefits

Private health and life insurance

25 days holiday + 8 public holidays

Hybrid working

Enhanced parental leave

Vitality health package

Social events

Employee recognition programme

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Supportive and fun culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years of VAT experience, preferably with UK and EU knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with ease.

Responsibilities

• Filing VAT returns across the UK and EMEA.
• Assisting with corporate tax compliance and year-end tax reporting.

Skills

VAT Experience

Excel Proficiency

SAGE Familiarity

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Tools

SAGE

Job description

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About the Role

Right, here’s the scoop: our fabulous client – a globe-trotting, fast-growing retail and hosptiality business with more ambition than a West End understudy – is on the lookout for an Indirect Tax Specialist. Yes, that’s you! You’ll be joining a brilliant finance team and diving into all things VAT and indirect tax across the UK and Europe. It’s numbers, nuance, and never a dull moment.

If spreadsheets give you a thrill, tax returns spark joy, and you’ve got a knack for spotting a decimal out of place, keep reading. You’re about to be very popular.

What You’ll Be Doing (Besides Being a Legend)

Indirect Tax – Your Main Stage

• Filing VAT returns like a pro across the UK and EMEA (that’s a lot of acronyms and even more responsibility).
• Navigating the likes of EC Sales Lists, Intrastat returns, and Spain’s SII (¡olé!).
• Keeping everything in sync with the general ledger, like a beautifully choreographed dance.
• Being best friends with consultants, Accounts Payable, and even HMRC (well… sort of).
• Keeping a VAT calendar that’s more organised than your mum’s Christmas rota.
• Answering VAT queries from across the business like the wise oracle you are.

Direct Tax – Your Supporting Act

• Getting stuck into UK QIPs (quarterly instalment payments, for those who don’t speak tax).
• Helping with corporate tax compliance alongside some lovely external advisors.
• Supporting the year-end tax reporting like it’s the finale of Strictly.

The Extras (Because You're Extra)

• Assisting with transfer pricing (it’s not as shady as it sounds).
• Helping with tax audits and PAYE Settlement Agreements (yes, you’ll know what those are).
• Pitching in on tax forecasting like the financial clairvoyant you are.

You’ll Be Brilliant At This If You…

• Have 2+ years of VAT experience under your belt (UK and EU knowledge? Even better!).
• Know your way around Excel like it’s your local pub quiz.
• Are familiar with SAGE (the software, not the herb… though both are handy).
• Have a forensic eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines without breaking a sweat.
• Can communicate tax stuff without sounding like a robot – bonus points for being fun at parties.

Perks (Oh Yes, There Are Perks)

• Private health and life insurance – your peace of mind, sorted.
• 25 days holiday + 8 public ones – and your birthday off, because you deserve cake.
• Hybrid working – two days in the office, the rest in your PJs (we won’t tell).
• Enhanced parental leave – because babies happen.
• Vitality health package – dental, hearing, and all the wellness goodies.
• Social events galore and an employee recognition programme with actual prizes.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning so you can become even more brilliant.
• A supportive, fun, and fast-moving culture – bring your A-game and your personality.

Location: London (Hybrid – pop into the office twice a week, darling)

So, if you’re a tax whizz with a flair for detail and a touch of sparkle, don’t be shy – get in touch. Our client can’t wait to meet you. And honestly? Neither can we.

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