Senior Indirect Tax Manager

Votre Sommelier; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned tax professional to join their dynamic Tax team in London. This role focuses on indirect tax compliance, governance, and controls, ensuring effective VAT processes and strategic direction. You will lead a small team, implement process improvements, and collaborate with various departments to enhance compliance and reporting. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking company offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you have a strong background in tax compliance and are ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Employee discount

Personal development opportunities

Sample sales access

LinkedIn Learning resources

25 days annual leave plus a celebration day

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in tax compliance and accounting.
• Proven success in building and leading effective teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end indirect tax compliance and reporting processes.
• Supervise a small team and collaborate with senior management.

Skills

Tax accounting qualification (ATT, ACCA, or ACA)

UK and global indirect tax compliance

Team management

Handling tax authority enquiries

Planning and prioritisation

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Flexibility and openness to change

Education

Tax accounting qualification (ATT, ACCA, or ACA)

Job description

Role Overview

The role is within the Tax team, focusing on indirect tax compliance, governance, and controls across the global business. It ensures the effective operation of end-to-end VAT compliance and reporting processes, including balance sheet reconciliations. The role involves identifying process improvement opportunities, working closely with the Tax Transformation Team on process enhancements and automation, and line managing a small team to deliver the indirect tax compliance agenda. Collaboration with the indirect tax advisory senior manager is essential to implement and test changes to compliance processes and systems, ensuring ongoing legislative compliance.

The Details

• Manage compliance processes end-to-end, including timely and accurate reporting and payments for all indirect tax returns, liaising with outsourced compliance providers, accounts payable, and financial accounting teams.
• Supervise and develop a small team (approx. 3 members).
• Work with senior management to set strategic direction for indirect tax functions.
• Implement and test process and system changes to ensure VAT compliance and accurate reporting.
• Deliver VAT training to the wider finance team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of indirect tax processes and controls.
• Provide support and insights to answer queries from HMRC and other authorities.
• Collaborate with the Tax Transformation Team, Fintech, and other teams to identify and resolve data risks and issues.
• Lead initiatives to improve processes, including automation projects, and ensure documentation is maintained.
• Support external auditors with necessary documentation.
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies within the culture.

About ASOS

ASOS is an online retailer for fashion lovers worldwide, dedicated to empowering customers and employees to be their true selves. We are proud members of various inclusion initiatives and encourage adjustments for applicants as needed.

About You

• Tax accounting qualification (ATT, ACCA, or ACA) with at least 8 years of experience.
• Experience managing UK and global indirect tax compliance and accounting processes.
• Proven success in building and leading effective teams.
• Experience handling tax authority enquiries and audits.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Flexibility, openness to change, and proactiveness.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Personal development opportunities
• Sample sales access
• LinkedIn Learning resources
• 25 days annual leave plus a celebration day
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care
• Flexible benefits allowance

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