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Group VAT Manager
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 80,000 - 120,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Group VAT Manager (UK & EU)
Hybrid – London based
Permanent, full-time
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced VAT Manager to join a global organisation that owns and manages a portfolio of well known retail and consumer brands.
This is a key role within the finance function, responsible for leading VAT compliance, indirect tax governance, and process improvement across the UK and EU.
You’ll be the business’s go-to expert for VAT and indirect tax, ensuring full compliance, improving systems, and helping shape a forward-thinking tax strategy that supports commercial growth.
Main Responsibilities
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Manage all aspects of UK and EU VAT compliance, including VAT returns, reconciliations, EC Sales Lists, and Intrastat submissions.
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Develop and deliver the VAT and Indirect Tax strategy, aligning it with wider business goals.
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Ensure compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements and maintain audit readiness.
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Provide technical VAT advice to senior stakeholders on supply chain, cross-border goods transactions, and new business initiatives.
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Improve tax processes and data integrity using SAP, Power BI, and other tax automation tools.
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Strengthen VAT controls, documentation, and risk management procedures.
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Manage relationships with HMRC, external tax advisors, and auditors.
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Partner with Finance, IT, and Operations to enhance system efficiency and VAT data accuracy.
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Support on customs and excise considerations
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Coach and support a junior team member, helping to build indirect tax capability across the wider finance community.
Key Skills & Experience
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Qualified accountant or tax professional (CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
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Extensive indirect tax experience, with a strong emphasis on UK and EU VAT compliance and strategy.
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Proven background within retail, consumer goods, FMCG, or similar multinational environments.
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Strong exposure to tax automation and data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, SAP tax engines, or equivalent) would be an advantage
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Experience implementing or improving VAT automation or digital reporting processes.
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Excellent stakeholder management skills – able to communicate complex VAT concepts clearly and commercially.
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Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
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Understanding of customs and excise advantageous
Why Apply?
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Chance to lead VAT and indirect tax across a diverse, global business.
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Real scope to influence process design, technology, and reporting improvements.
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Supportive, collaborative culture.
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Hybrid working – typically three days a week in the London officeBefore You Apply
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