Indirect Tax Accountant
£50-60k + bonus
I’m partnering with a world‑renowned, high‑growth group with their search for a Indirect Tax Accountant. This organisation is a global leader in it’s field and this is a rare opportunity to join a high‑performing global tax function with genuine international reach and exposure.
The Opportunity
Sitting within Global Tax team, this role reports directly to the Global Head of Indirect Tax. It offers a blend of indirect tax compliance, customs oversight, advisory work, and strategic project involvement across a diverse global footprint.
You’ll play a key role in shaping and executing the group’s indirect tax strategy, supporting major business initiatives, and ensuring compliance excellence across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
Indirect Tax & Customs Compliance
* Review UK VAT returnsm ensuring accuracy and clear variance explanations.
* Act as a point of contact for indirect tax queries from the business and tax authorities.
* Oversee UK import/export compliance and minimise operational delays.
* Maintain and expand a global catalogue of indirect tax obligations, supporting onboarding of new regions.
* Review UK PSA submissions and ensure timely, accurate filings.
* Monitor customs compliance and identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce risk.
Risk Management & Controls
* Lead the indirect tax components of the UK Senior Accounting Officer process.
* Maintain global process and control documentation.
* Implement controls to mitigate compliance and financial risks, driving continuous improvement.
* Feed indirect tax and customs risks into the Group Tax risk register.
Business Partnering & Projects
* Build strong relationships across Finance, Operations and Group Tax, providing clear and commercially grounded advice.
* Support major projects including refinancing, M&A, restructurings and operational changes.
* Assist with tax controversy and authority enquiries.
* Identify opportunities to optimise tax reliefs and reduce indirect tax exposure.
* Develop internal training and guidance to build tax awareness across the organisation.
About you:
Experience & Qualifications
* Recognised accounting or tax qualification (CTA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
* Indirect tax and customs experience, ideally within a multinational environment or top tier accounting firm
* Knowledge of UK/EU VAT and US SUT; exposure to other jurisdictions beneficial.
Skills & Competencies
* Strong communicator with the ability to influence and partner across the business.
* Strategic thinker who can also deliver operational excellence.
* Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
* Collaborative team player who builds relationships quickly and effectively.
* Curious, results‑driven and committed to continuous improvement.
If you’re looking for a global role with genuine impact, visibility and progression — within a business that blends commercial ambition with creativity and purpose please apply to register your interest!
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