Indirect Tax Manager

A leading commodities firm is seeking a proactive Indirect Tax Specialist to join their London team, supporting VAT compliance, advisory, and process improvement initiatives. This role involves significant collaboration across departments, with a strong emphasis on technology and process automation. Ideal for a tax professional with an accounting firm background and an interest in both compliance and advisory, this opportunity offers hands-on experience in an evolving environment.

Key

Responsibilities:

• Oversee VAT compliance, including VAT return preparation and submission, registrations, and oversight.
• Drive process improvements in VAT reporting and compliance, leveraging technology and automation.
• Support advisory functions on VAT matters, especially around intra-EU transactions and the excisable goods industry.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Settlements teams to train and implement best practices for VAT processes.
• Engage in projects with cross-functional teams, including supporting on ROW (Rest of World) VAT issues, with some exposure to US-related queries.
• Work closely with leadership to enhance reporting systems and ensure compliance during technology transitions, such as the new software rollout on Day 1.
• Actively contribute to the indirect tax function’s growth within a collaborative, “flat” team structure.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in VAT advisory (goods), preferably from a Big 4 or other large accounting firm.
• Ability to manage complex VAT issues, with a focus on process improvement and automation.
• Familiarity with excisable goods or commodities is advantageous, though not required.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to switch between compliance and advisory tasks efficiently.
• A collaborative approach, with a “geeky” interest in tax and a desire to work in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + Bonus.
• Opportunity to build a network across the business and gain exposure to multiple facets of indirect tax.
• A supportive and flat-structured team where all members contribute to ongoing projects.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with ambitions to make a significant impact on both compliance and strategic tax initiatives.