Senior Tax Manager

Harvey John; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Tax Manager to join their in-house Tax team. The role focuses on managing indirect tax compliance and governance across global operations. You will lead a small team, ensure effective VAT compliance, and collaborate with senior tax advisors to drive strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a professional tax qualification and experience in managing indirect tax compliance, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Professional tax or accounting qualification with significant post-qualification experience.
• Experience managing UK and international indirect tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end compliance processes for indirect tax filings globally.
• Lead and develop a small team, providing supervision and growth opportunities.
• Drive automation initiatives across indirect tax processes.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

ATT

ACCA

ACA

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Recruiting Indirect Tax, Tax Technology, & Senior Tax Leaders across the Global Professional Services Market

This position is part of the in-house Tax team and focuses on managing indirect tax compliance, governance, and controls across our global operations. The role ensures effective VAT compliance and reporting, including accurate balance sheet reconciliations.

Working closely with our Tax Transformation team, you’ll identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities. You’ll also lead a small team supporting the indirect tax compliance agenda. Collaboration with senior tax advisors will be essential to maintain compliance and drive strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end compliance processes for accurate and timely indirect tax filings and payments globally
• Coordinate with third-party compliance providers, Accounts Payable, and Financial Accounting teams
• Lead and develop a small team (around three members), providing supervision and growth opportunities
• Work with senior tax stakeholders to set strategic priorities for indirect tax
• Implement and test system and process changes to ensure legislative compliance
• Deliver VAT training to the broader finance team
• Improve indirect tax processes and controls for efficiency and effectiveness
• Support responses to tax authority queries and audits with relevant data and insights
• Collaborate with Technology and Finance teams to resolve data issues and mitigate risks
• Drive automation initiatives across indirect tax processes
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of tax processes and controls
• Assist external audits with necessary documentation
• Support company-wide Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts

About you

• A professional tax or accounting qualification (e.g., ATT, ACCA, ACA) with significant post-qualification experience
• Experience managing UK and international indirect tax compliance, including US operations
• Proven leadership in developing successful teams
• Experience handling tax audits and correspondence with tax authorities
• Excellent planning and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities
• Solution-oriented, proactive problem solver
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders
• Adaptable, open to change, and willing to lead transformation initiatives

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Retail

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