Indirect Tax Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of UK VAT returns, including the consolidation of VAT groups.

• Prepare and review Irish VAT returns, with an expectation of expanding responsibilities to additional jurisdictions in the future.

• Manage the coordination, review, and submission of overseas VAT returns for UK entities through external advisors.

• Ensure VAT returns are backed by solid reconciliations, clear audit trails, and appropriate documentation.

• Take ownership of VAT GL control reconciliations, ensuring prompt resolution of reconciling items.

• Contribute to UK SAO compliance by supporting control documentation and evidence requirements.

• Assist with VAT audits and inquiries from tax authorities, liaising with advisors as necessary.

• Lead initiatives to enhance VAT data quality and automation, collaborating closely with Oracle, Finance Systems, and shared service teams.

• Drive improvements in VAT reporting processes, controls, and documentation.

• Act as a primary user for VAT automation, reporting, and data manipulation tools (e.g., Excel, Alteryx).

• Provide technical advice on UK VAT to finance, commercial, supply chain, and project teams.

• Monitor changes in legislation and regulations related to indirect tax, identifying potential risks and opportunities.

• Build strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across Finance, Tax, Legal, Commercial, and Shared Services.

• Manage relationships with external advisors, tax authorities, and third-party service providers.

• Provide functional leadership to direct reports, where applicable.

• Facilitate training and knowledge-sharing initiatives across AP, AR, and shared service teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Hold a degree qualification.

• Qualified as a Chartered Tax Adviser (or equivalent) or Chartered Accountant (or equivalent).

• Possess strong technical knowledge of UK Indirect Tax practices and legislation.

• Have practical experience with Indirect Tax compliance requirements in other jurisdictions.

• Proficient in utilizing ERP/Accounting systems for managing Indirect Tax (preferably Oracle).

• Skilled in data management and proficient in Excel and other data manipulation tools like Alteryx.

• Experience in preparing and reviewing UK VAT returns and handling complex data sets.

• Familiarity with a complex ERP system, preferably Oracle.

• Capable of providing advice on indirect tax matters in either a practice or industry role.

• Conduct research and provide insights on indirect tax issues across multiple jurisdictions.

• Manage relationships effectively with both internal stakeholders and external parties.

• Thrive under pressure and adhere to demanding timelines.

• Identify risks and know when to escalate concerns.

• Work effectively across diverse cultures, fostering a global mindset.

• Display forward-thinking and innovative qualities, with the ability to drive new initiatives and process improvements.

• Influence others through well-structured, coherent arguments.

• Experience in the Oil and Gas sector is desirable.

• Familiarity with managing Indirect Tax compliance in other jurisdictions is desirable.

• People management experience is desirable.

• Ability to effectively connect and establish productive, cross-cultural working relationships at all organizational levels (Personal Attributes).

• High attention to detail (Personal Attributes).

• Highly motivated and organized (Personal Attributes).

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (Personal Attributes).

🏝️ Benefits

• Engage in meaningful and interesting projects, supporting green hydrogen and fuel switching initiatives, as well as assisting local clients with energy transitions.

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs, offering hybrid work options.

• Benefit from our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we actively promote diversity and inclusion throughout our organization with employee networks that ensure all voices are heard.

• Receive a competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure alignment with market standards.

• Access a flexible benefits package, including 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical coverage, and 4x base salary life insurance, all customizable to fit your lifestyle.

• Take advantage of our commitment to continued professional development, with tailored development plans catering to your individual needs and interests.

• Join a global network of experts who are at the forefront of our industry, shaping professional standards worldwide.