INDIRECT TAX MANAGER - UP TO £75k - HYBRID - LONDON - PERMANENT

Robert Half are supporting a global business in the search for an experienced Indirect Tax professional to join their growing team. This is a key role focused on improving and managing indirect tax compliance across multiple regions, while also contributing to wider transformation and automation initiatives.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and ensure accurate and timely reporting across a complex international environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver projects aimed at improving indirect tax processes and controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and introduce automation across tax operations.
• Work closely with finance, systems, and operational teams to implement process and system enhancements.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior team members, helping to build capability within the team.
• Ensure strong governance by maintaining accurate documentation and effective internal controls.
• Escalate complex or technical tax matters to senior stakeholders where appropriate.
• Prepare and review indirect tax filings (including VAT and withholding tax) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee timely submission of returns across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
• Develop reporting that highlights risks, trends, and actionable insights beyond standard outputs.
• Partner with wider finance teams (e.g. reporting, billing, payables) to ensure tax is embedded within core processes.
• Collaborate with international stakeholders to understand business changes and their impact on tax compliance.
• Support ongoing system implementations and improvements, particularly within ERP environments.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in indirect tax, ideally within a multinational or complex organisation.
• Good understanding of VAT, GST, and withholding tax across EMEA regions.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP experience beneficial) and tax technology tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, able to explain technical concepts to non-specialists.
• Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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