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Interim Head of Indirect Tax, south west london
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Client:
Robert Half
Location:
south west london, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
06.08.2025
Expiry Date:
20.09.2025
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Job Description:
Robert Half are working with a global listed telecommunications business to recruit a Interim Head of Indirect tax for a 12-month interim contract. The key focus will be to support the European business units, overseeing head office VAT compliance, and driving indirect tax input on cross-border projects, system implementations, and business initiatives. The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for European indirect tax matters within the group, ensuring full compliance, managing risk, and identifying tax efficiencies.
The Company
This role offers the opportunity to join a global listed business with a number of well-known and respected brands. This role has the opportunity to gain exposure to senior leadership across multiple regions and business lines.
The Role
As the Interim Head of Indirect Tax you would be supporting with:
* Provide proactive, practical advice on complex indirect tax matters.
* Deliver strategic VAT advisory services and manage complex tax issues in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
* Provide indirect tax input on key cross-border projects, including new business models, system implementations (e.g., ERP upgrades), and M&A activity.
* Contribute to the digitalisation of the tax function (e.g., e-invoicing, real-time reporting requirements).
* Provide support with VAT audits, queries, and correspondence with tax authorities across multiple EU jurisdictions.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with European business units as well as external advisors.
* Oversee VAT compliance for the head office companies to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
* Ensure robust VAT processes and controls are in place to manage compliance risk.
* Work closely with local finance, legal and commercial teams to ensure indirect tax is fully integrated into business decision-making.
* Coach and mentor a junior VAT Manager.
* Develop and deliver VAT training to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Your Profile
* Professional tax, accounting, or legal qualification (e.g., CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
* Strong understanding of UK and EU VAT legislation and emerging indirect tax developments (e.g., e-invoicing mandates, digital reporting requirements).
* Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
* Prior experience in a similar Interim Head of Indirect Tax role would be beneficial but not necessary.
A day rate of between £500-600/day inside IR35 (dependant on experience) should represent fair market value for you. The role offers the opportunity to run a highly visible team with influence over a number of key internal projects. You will be required to work 3 day from the office based near Battersea.
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.
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