Tax Manager

Role Summary

The company is looking for an experienced Manager – UK Indirect Taxation with strong expertise in UK VAT (Value Added Tax) and Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) compliance. The role involves managing end-to-end VAT/IPT return preparation, filing, reconciliations, tax reporting, stakeholder management, and ensuring compliance with UK tax regulations while working closely with finance, controllership, and global tax teams. Candidates should have hands-on experience with HMRC compliance, VAT accounting, and indirect tax reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end UK VAT & IPT compliance processes.
• Prepare, review, and file UK VAT returns and Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) returns.
• Ensure timely submission of VAT/IPT filings in compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Perform VAT reconciliations and resolve tax-related discrepancies.
• Support VAT audits and respond to HMRC queries.
• Review indirect tax calculations for AP, AR, and GL transactions.
• Handle VAT registrations, deregistrations, and amendments where applicable.
• Ensure accurate tax accounting and month-end/quarter-end reporting.
• Partner with Finance, Controllership, and Business teams on VAT-related matters.
• Monitor changes in UK indirect tax legislation and implement process updates.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Mentor junior team members and review their work.