VAT Manager

Amicus Search & Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amicus Search & Recruitment supports a leading international retail brand establishing a Tax Centre of Excellence in Dublin to drive indirect tax, ESG reporting, and digital tax initiatives. You will guide governance, automation, and cross-border compliance while collaborating with finance, legal, and IT teams.

You will become a trusted advisor on regulatory changes, system requirements, and global VAT/GST matters, delivering timely filings and strategic tax insights.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified tax professional (AITI/CTA or equivalent).
• 7+ years of indirect tax compliance and advisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee indirect tax compliance lifecycle and returns across the global group.
• Act as lead indirect tax SME on projects including new regulatory and e-legislation implementations.
• Manage ESG-related tax reporting and payments with sustainability teams.
• Monitor international tax changes and online sales thresholds for registration and VAT treatments.
• Translate legislative updates into system/process requirements for IT and data teams.
• Support governance and data quality, and provide leadership metrics.

Skills

Qualified tax professional

7+ years indirect tax experience

Project Management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Digital legislation exposure

Oracle ERP

Tax automation experience

ESG/Tax exposure

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Our client, a leading international retail brand, is establishing a Tax Centre of Excellence to proactively support global business growth and navigate rapidly evolving digital and international tax legislation.

Reporting to the Head of Tax, this role is designed for a forward-thinking Indirect Tax professional looking to expand their technical, business, and technology skills. You will become a trusted advisor across various retail sectors, guiding future tax automation, digital reporting, and modern governance. Working collaboratively with finance, legal, and technology colleagues, you will ensure the group approaches the international digital era in a cohesive and adaptable manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Management: Over see the indirect tax compliance lifecycle and return preparation across the global group.
• Subject Matter Expert: Act as the lead indirect tax expert on critical business projects, including new regulatory and e-legislation implementations.
• ESG Reporting: Manage tax-related reporting and payment obligations under emerging Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulations, partnering closely with sustainability teams.
• Horizon Scanning: Monitor international legislative changes and global online sales thresholds to assess registration obligations and VAT treatments.
• Tax Automation & Systems: Drive continuous improvement by translating legislative updates into clear system or process requirement documentation for IT and data teams.
• Governance & Strategy: Adapt and monitor tax data governance procedures while developing leadership metrics to add strategic value to the business.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Manage the complete indirect tax compliance lifecycle, ensuring accurate and timely filings, reporting, and payments.
• Keep up to date with indirect tax legislation, guidance, and case law across all trading jurisdictions, providing regular updates to the Head of Tax.
• Deliver clear tax requirement documentation for system modifications or process updates necessitated by business projects or new laws, managing projects through to completion.
• Support international VAT/GST registrations and certifications across various jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with data capture, tax configuration, and report development teams to build enhanced, automated reporting for all indirect taxes.
• Partner with the Direct Tax team to ensure robust data reconciliation and total audit readiness for digital tax demands.
• Support the Head of Tax in delivering clear governance and compliance guidance to broader operational business units.
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties across data preparation, analysis, review, and approval processes.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Qualification: Fully qualified AITI / CTA (or equivalent professional tax/accounting qualification).
• Experience: 7+ years of dedicated Indirect Tax compliance and advisory experience.
• Project Management: Proven experience in managing projects, system changes, or legislative implementations.
• Communication: Exceptional written, oral, and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly to non-tax audiences.
• Teamwork: A strong team player dedicated to collective success in a highly collaborative environment.
• Experience working on digital legislation implementation (e.g., e-invoicing, digital reporting).
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle tax configurations are a distinct advantage).
• Experience with supply chain process improvements and tax automation projects.
• Exposure to international VAT/GST regimes.
• Experience with Plastic Packaging Tax or other sustainability/ESG-related taxes.

What's on Offer?

• Structured opportunities for professional development and career progression within a brand-new center of excellence.
• A dynamic, innovative, and highly collaborative working environment.