Indirect Tax Specialist
About the Role
Right, here’s the scoop: our fabulous client – a globe-trotting, fast-growing retail and hosptiality business with more ambition than a West End understudy – is on the lookout for an Indirect Tax Specialist. Yes, that’s you! You’ll be joining a brilliant finance team and diving into all things VAT and indirect tax across the UK and Europe. It’s numbers, nuance, and never a dull moment.
If spreadsheets give you a thrill, tax returns spark joy, and you’ve got a knack for spotting a decimal out of place, keep reading. You’re about to be very popular.
What You’ll Be Doing (Besides Being a Legend)
Indirect Tax – Your Main Stage
- Filing VAT returns like a pro across the UK and EMEA (that’s a lot of acronyms and even more responsibility).
- Navigating the likes of EC Sales Lists, Intrastat returns, and Spain’s SII (¡olé!).
- Keeping everything in sync with the general ledger, like a beautifully choreographed dance.
- Being best friends with consultants, Accounts Payable, and even HMRC (well… sort of).
- Keeping a VAT calendar that’s more organised than your mum’s Christmas rota.
- Answering VAT queries from across the business like the wise oracle you are.
Direct Tax – Your Supporting Act
- Getting stuck into UK QIPs (quarterly instalment payments, for those who don’t speak tax).
- Helping with corporate tax compliance alongside some lovely external advisors.
- Supporting the year-end tax reporting like it’s the finale of Strictly.
The Extras (Because You’re Extra)
- Assisting with transfer pricing (it’s not as shady as it sounds).
- Helping with tax audits and PAYE Settlement Agreements (yes, you’ll know what those are).
- Pitching in on tax forecasting like the financial clairvoyant you are.
You’ll Be Brilliant At This If You…
- Have 2+ years of VAT experience under your belt (UK and EU knowledge? Even better!).
- Know your way around Excel like it’s your local pub quiz.
- Are familiar with SAGE (the software, not the herb… though both are handy).
- Have a forensic eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines without breaking a sweat.
- Can communicate tax stuff without sounding like a robot – bonus points for being fun at parties.
Perks (Oh Yes, There Are Perks)
- Private health and life insurance – your peace of mind, sorted.
- 25 days holiday + 8 public ones – and your birthday off, because you deserve cake.
- Hybrid working – two days in the office, the rest in your PJs (we won’t tell).
- Enhanced parental leave – because babies happen.
- Vitality health package – dental, hearing, and all the wellness goodies.
- Social events galore and an employee recognition programme with actual prizes.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning so you can become even more brilliant.
- A supportive, fun, and fast-moving culture – bring your A-game and your personality.
So, if you’re a tax whizz with a flair for detail and a touch of sparkle, don’t be shy – get in touch. Our client can’t wait to meet you. And honestly? Neither can we.