Assistant Manager

Ex; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ex in India (Kerala, Ernakulam) seeks an experienced Tax professional with UK VAT and Indirect Tax expertise to support OUP's global finance operations. The role focuses on tax accounting, compliance, and audit support across multinational teams.

The candidate should be proficient in SAP S/4HANA, have strong analytical skills, and deliver accurate tax filings within strict month-end deadlines. Excellent Excel prowess and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in Tax, RTR, Financial Accounting, or Tax Compliance.
• Strong UK VAT and Indirect Tax knowledge.
• Proficient in SAP S/4HANA and tax accounting processes.
• Experience with tax reconciliations, statutory reporting, and audits.
• Excellent Excel skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file UK VAT and other indirect tax returns in line with regulations.
• Support month-end tax accounting, accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Track open items, exceptions, and resolve compliance issues promptly.
• Assist with tax settlements, payments, and supporting schedules for audits.
• Collaborate with Finance, Tax, and Business teams to respond to queries.
• Maintain internal controls and governance around tax processes.
• Identify and share process improvements within the Tax function.

Skills

UK VAT

Indirect Tax

MS Excel

Education

Graduate in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or MBA Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

OneSource

Job description

• Job Role Tax-Indirect Tax - Sales & Use Tax/VAT
• Experience (In Years) 3-6

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Tax professional with expertise in UK VAT and Indirect Tax processes to support OUP's global finance operations. The candidate will be responsible for tax accounting, VAT compliance, reconciliations, statutory reporting, tax filings, internal controls, and audit support activities.

The ideal candidate should possess strong accounting and tax knowledge, be proficient in SAP S/4HANA, and have experience managing tax-related issues, compliance requirements, and stakeholder communication across multiple business units. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while meeting strict month-end and statutory deadlines.

Experience in VAT returns, tax reconciliations, tax reporting, audit support, and indirect tax compliance is essential. Exposure to multinational environments and ERP systems will be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit UK VAT and other indirect tax returns in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Support month-end tax accounting activities, tax accruals, reconciliations, and tax-related journal entries.
• Track and resolve tax-related open items, exceptions, and compliance issues in a timely manner.
• Raise and monitor tax payment requests and support tax settlement activities.
• Prepare supporting schedules, documentation, and audit evidence for tax filings and regulatory reviews.
• Support statutory reporting requirements and maintain tax-related controls and governance standards.
• Perform detailed reviews of tax reports, reconcile tax balances, and investigate discrepancies.
• Work closely with Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Business stakeholders to resolve tax-related queries.
• Ensure compliance with client internal control frameworks, policies, and audit requirements.
• Support continuous process improvements and knowledge sharing within the Tax function.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or MBA Finance.
• 3-6 years of experience in Tax, RTR, Financial Accounting, or Tax Compliance roles.
• Strong experience in UK VAT and Indirect Tax processes.
• Experience in tax accounting, tax reconciliations, and statutory reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good understanding of internal controls, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Requirements

• SAP S/4HANA, OneSource
• Experience supporting multinational tax operations.
• Exposure to tax audits and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of EU VAT, PVA, EC VAT, and international indirect tax reporting.