VAT Compliance Manager

VAT Compliance Manager

Hybrid | Permanent | Up to £90,000 + 10% bonus

We’re partnering with a large international organisation that’s looking to bring in a VAT Compliance Manager to take ownership of its indirect tax compliance across EMEA.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the management side of VAT. You’ll be leading an established team and overseeing a high-volume compliance operation, while still getting involved in the more complex VAT queries and projects. It’s not a role where you’ll be expected to sit and prepare returns all day.

The role

• Take responsibility for VAT compliance across multiple entities and jurisdictions
• Oversee a high-volume VAT operation, covering both UK and international filings
• Lead, manage and develop an established VAT team
• Plan workloads, manage deadlines and make sure the right checks and controls are in place
• Get involved in higher-risk areas and more complex or escalated VAT issues
• Support the team with technical queries and help develop their VAT knowledge
• Deal with a range of business-led VAT queries, including registrations and one-off projects
• Build relationships with the wider Finance, Tax and business teams
• Look for ways to improve and automate processes, including developments in tax technology and e-invoicing

About you

We’re looking for an experienced VAT professional who is either ready to step into a management role or is already operating at VAT Manager level and looking for a broader opportunity.

You’ll ideally have:

• Solid experience across VAT compliance, ideally covering multiple entities or jurisdictions
• Experience managing, mentoring or developing people
• Strong technical VAT knowledge and the confidence to deal with more complex issues
• Experience overseeing compliance through a team, rather than being solely hands-on with returns
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• An interest in improving processes and making better use of technology
• A tax or accounting qualification would be a bonus

What’s on offer

• Up to £90,000 + bonus
• Hybrid working
• An established and supportive team
• Genuine opportunities to progress and develop
• Exposure to process improvement, automation and wider tax projects
• Strong overall benefits package