Reed Finance are currently assisting a long established client in the local area who are seeking a European Indirect Tax Manager to join their team on an initial temporary basis. This role will lead European VAT, Intrastat, customs compliance and regulatory reporting across multiple jurisdictions. This is a specialist role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and international operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage VAT, Intrastat, and statutory reporting across the UK and Europe (including FR, DE, IT, NL, BE, IE, AT, CH).
• Review and approve VAT and Intrastat returns, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Act as the key contact for tax authorities, auditors, and external advisors.
• Support tax audits, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Drive improvements in customs processes, documentation, and record keeping.
• Lead process improvement and automation initiatives, including SAP, Making Tax Digital, and e-invoicing projects.
• Provide indirect tax expertise and business partnering support across Finance and Operations teams.

Requirements

• Professional accounting or tax qualification (ACA, ACCA, CTA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong European VAT and Intrastat experience (essential).
• Proven background within indirect tax and compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across different countries.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work within a global business.
• High-profile role with ownership of European indirect tax compliance.
• Involvement in key systems and transformation projects.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity!