Tax Technology & Compliance Manager

Wiley Global Technology; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global research and learning company is seeking a proactive Tax Technology & Compliance Manager to handle VAT compliance across EMEA. This role includes preparation and submission of VAT returns, managing compliance processes, and providing support for VAT-related queries. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of global indirect tax legislation, experience in indirect tax roles within a multinational environment, and readiness to work remotely. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred along with relevant tax qualifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive compensation

Meeting-free Friday afternoons

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect tax roles within a multinational organization.
• Able to work under minimal supervision and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of VAT returns and ensuring accuracy.
• Management of indirect tax compliance processes and controls.
• Dealing with global ad-hoc queries related to indirect tax.

Skills

VAT compliance knowledge

Team player

Problem-solving

SAP accounting systems

MS Excel

Experience with Alteryx and PowerBI

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience)

Recognised professional tax qualification (e.g., CTA, ACA)

Job description

Tax Technology & Compliance Manager

Location: Remote GBR

Wiley is looking for a proactive, high-energy, take ownership VAT compliance manager based in the South East (UK). Wiley's business activities require VAT filings in many jurisdictions globally, and the candidate will be responsible for VAT compliance and controls across the EMEA region, as well as providing support to tax colleagues outside of EMEA as required.

This role will also encompass demand‑led work, including projects to support tax risk management such as designing and implementing VAT controls, identifying and mitigating VAT risk, managing quality control, and implementing process improvements. The role additionally requires an understanding of financial systems and technical accounting awareness. The VAT compliance manager reports to the Indirect Tax Director.

How you will make an impact

• Preparation, analysis and submission of UK VAT returns.
• Review of Wiley group VAT returns prepared by the offshore compliance team to ensure accurate and timely submission of all returns and payments.
• Assistance with VAT registrations across various jurisdictions and working with the offshore team to manage future VAT compliance.
• Management of internal indirect tax compliance processes and controls to provide continuous support and improvement where necessary.
• Preparation and review of data analytics and trends with VAT return information.
• Oversight and support of wider global VAT compliance activities, including monitoring the global risk profile for Wiley.
• Preparation and review of month‑end VAT account reconciliations.
• Managing audits and tax office inquiries.
• Supporting tax engine logic changes resulting from legislative or business change.
• Dealing with global ad‑hoc queries from the business in relation to indirect tax and working on tax projects as required.

What we look for

• Fully conversant with global indirect tax legislation and proven experience in indirect tax roles, ideally within a multinational organisation.
• A team player with a hands‑on attitude able to initiate and implement change and demonstrate a problem‑solving approach.
• Familiar with SAP accounting systems.
• A confident MS Excel user.
• Open to using new technologies such as Alteryx and PowerBI; experience with these tools is an advantage.
• Experienced in VAT compliance or controllership functions.
• Able to take ownership and responsibility for their work under minimal supervision.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognised professional tax qualification (e.g., CTA, ACA or equivalent).

About Wiley

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning. Our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve step‑by‑step, illuminating the path forward for personal educational and professional success at every stage.

Wiley is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle‑movers, and learning champions, while striving to support the health and well‑being of all employees. We offer meeting‑free Friday afternoons allowing more time for focused work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programming we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn and grow.

We are committed to fair and transparent pay and strive to provide competitive compensation, in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The following range represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range; the ultimate salary offered may be higher or lower and will be based on non‑discriminatory factors including but not limited to geographic location, skills, and competencies.

When applying please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

Salary Range: 50900 GBP to 72900 GBP