Our client keeps people connected and society moving, but their purpose goes far beyond that. They provide an environment where talented professionals can thrive, make a real impact, and contribute to meaningful progress. As they continue to support the energy transition and operate in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, they are committed to ensuring every employee feels empowered, engaged and able to perform at their best.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manager - Indirect Tax to join our client in a highly visible, hands‑on role within a large, complex organisation. Working closely with the Indirect Tax Senior Manager, you will support the delivery of the indirect tax strategy, provide practical commercial advice and help ensure the business remains compliant in a fast‑moving regulatory environment.
VAT will be your primary focus, but the role offers significant breadth and variety. You will also gain exposure to the wider indirect tax agenda, including environmental taxes, customs duties, CBAM and Climate Change Levy, providing excellent scope to broaden your technical experience and stay ahead of emerging change.
You will play a key role in strengthening internal controls, improving processes and helping to modernise reporting, data and digital tax systems. By working collaboratively with Finance, Shared Services and operational teams, you will help ensure the business is not only compliant today, but well prepared for the future.
This role is based in Warwick, with an expectation of attending the office at least two days per week. Additional flexibility in working patterns can be discussed to support individual needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high‑quality indirect tax advice and analysis to support commercial decision‑making across the business
* Support VAT treatment for new services, cross‑border activities, property income and business operations, helping to optimise VAT recovery
* Maintain the property register and work closely with property teams to ensure accurate VAT reporting
* Assess the indirect tax impact of new legislation and regulatory changes, clearly communicating risks and opportunities
* Support the preparation, review and submission of UK VAT returns across relevant group entities
* Manage the group's partial exemption position, considering both existing and new sources of exempt income
* Assist with compliance obligations across other indirect taxes, including CBAM, Climate Change Levy and red diesel
* Help develop and maintain internal tax policies, guidance and training to strengthen tax governance
* Coordinate responses to HMRC and other tax authority queries, audits and information requests
* Build strong relationships with Finance, Legal, Shared Services, operational teams and external advisers, supporting wider tax projects and risk initiatives
What's on Offer
* Salary: Up to £75,000 (dependent on experience)
* Bonus: Performance‑related bonus with on‑target earnings of 15% (up to a maximum of 30%)
* Pension: Competitive contributory pension scheme with employer double matching up to 12%
* Benefits: Access to a flexible benefits package, which may include share incentive plans, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, employee assistance support and matched charitable giving
About You
* CTA qualification desirable but not essential. Qualified by experience considered
* Strong VAT technical expertise, with the ability to operate confidently at a managerial level
* Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
* Strong interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to build trusted relationships across the business