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VAT, Indirect Tax - Senior Manager
London based
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to join our team on a part-time or full-time basis with a hybrid office/home working arrangement. In this role, you will partner closely with the various UK business units to develop and implement indirect tax strategies, ensure compliance, and provide expert VAT advice. You will manage external advisors and lead tax projects, while fostering strong relationships across the organization.
What you will be doing:
Business partnering:
* Collaborate with various business units to provide strategic tax advice and support.
* Work closely with finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure tax strategies align with overall business objectives.
* Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their needs and provide tailored tax solutions.
* Participate in business planning and decision-making processes to offer insights on indirect tax implications.
* Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions by providing tax due diligence and structuring advice as required.
* Ensure indirect tax considerations are integrated into business initiatives and projects from the outset.
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing clear and actionable tax guidance.
Project work:
* Lead and participate in tax-related projects, including system implementations and process improvements.
* Manage cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Managing advisors:
* Oversee relationships with external tax advisors and consultants.
* Ensure effective communication and coordination with advisors to optimize tax positions.
Tax Authority audits and correspondence:
* Handle audits and correspondence with HMRC and other tax authorities.
* Ensure timely and accurate responses to tax authority inquiries.
Training and guidance:
* Provide training and guidance to internal teams on VAT and other indirect tax matters.
* Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and ensure the team is informed.
What you will need:
* Excellent communication skills - an ability to communicate complex VAT issues in a simple and clear manner.
* A pragmatic approach - ability to provide practical and actionable indirect tax advice
* A 'can-do' attitude, demonstrating proactive problem-solving and a positive approach to challenges
* Stakeholder Management - confidence in dealing with senior stakeholders.
* Experience working in an in-house environment
* ACA/ATII/CTA, or equivalent experience and education
Working at CBRE
When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.
Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do-from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing.
At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills.
About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. For information about accommodations we can make during the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.cbre.co.uk/careers/accommodations
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
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