Senior Indirect Tax Manager
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Uxbridge
Keywords: indirect tax, tax compliance, cross-border transactions, VAT, customs duties, tax digitalisation, regulatory alignment, stakeholder engagement, project management, hybrid working
A leading global organisation is seeking a Senior Indirect Tax Manager to join their team in Uxbridge, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of tax operations across Europe and Africa. This expert-level position offers you the chance to provide strategic operational and compliance advice, ensuring that business objectives are met while navigating an ever-evolving regulatory landscape. You will be at the forefront of tax planning, compliance, and advisory support for all non-income tax matters, collaborating closely with local and regional teams to drive efficiencies and optimise the company’s tax position. With a hybrid working model, generous benefits package, and a strong commitment to personal development, this is an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact within a supportive and international environment.
- Play a key role in providing expert indirect tax advice across multiple jurisdictions in Europe and Africa, supporting business growth and compliance.
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model (three days in the office, two from home), alongside an attractive benefits package including private medical insurance, pension scheme, life insurance, entertainment events, and more.
- Benefit from extensive personal development opportunities such as free access to online training platforms, coaching sessions, and extra time off for charity or volunteering activities.
What you'll do:
As Senior Indirect Tax Manager based in Uxbridge, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality operational advice on indirect taxation across Europe and Africa. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve reviewing intricate business transactions for potential tax impacts, leading critical projects that ensure ongoing compliance with changing regulations, managing complex audits involving negotiations with authorities, and overseeing robust risk management frameworks. You will also play a vital part in interpreting new legislation for the business while providing strategic input on cross-border activities such as VAT or customs duties. By collaborating with IT specialists on digitalisation projects like e-invoicing rollouts or SAF-T implementations, you will help streamline processes for maximum efficiency. Building trusted relationships internally and externally will be key as you mentor colleagues in Controllership or Shared Service teams handling routine matters. Your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing the visibility of the Tax function within the organisation while supporting its next phase of growth.
- Review and analyse complex business transactions to identify tax-sensitive issues and deliver clear, well-documented recommendations that align with both business needs and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and support a variety of tax-related projects, ensuring full compliance with evolving regulations while meeting organisational objectives.
- Manage significant non-income tax audits by advising on strategy and negotiating effectively with tax authorities across different countries.
- Monitor changes in tax law, interpret their implications for the business, and communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders at all levels.
- Oversee comprehensive tax compliance and risk management processes to ensure adherence across multiple jurisdictions within Europe and Africa.
- Provide strategic guidance on cross-border transactions, VAT matters, customs duties, and emerging indirect taxes such as sugar or plastic taxes.
- Collaborate with internal teams to drive automation initiatives and digitalisation of tax compliance processes for greater efficiency.
- Work closely with technical in-house IT teams and global software vendors to meet deadlines for all regional tax digitalisation projects including e-invoicing and SAF-T reporting.
- Support financial reporting from a tax perspective by ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with relevant regulations.
- Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and tax authorities to facilitate effective information exchange and drive continuous improvement.
What you bring:
To excel as Senior Indirect Tax Manager in this international setting, your background should reflect substantial experience within both professional services environments (such as Big 4 accountancy firms) and large multinational corporations. Your academic achievements should include at least a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting—ideally complemented by postgraduate study—and recognised professional qualifications like CPA or ACA. Beyond technical proficiency in indirect taxation matters spanning VAT through customs duties to emerging levies like sugar or plastic taxes, your interpersonal skills must shine: you’ll need to communicate complex ideas simply yet persuasively across diverse stakeholder groups. Project management acumen is essential as you juggle multiple priorities simultaneously; equally important is your willingness to nurture others’ growth through mentoring. A collaborative mindset will see you thrive as you work closely with IT experts on digital transformation projects while maintaining open channels with external advisors or regulators. Your ability to adapt quickly amid regulatory change—and your passion for ongoing learning—will set you apart.
- Demonstrated experience within finance, controllership or taxation roles—ideally gained through both Big 4 accountancy firms and major multinational corporations.
- Proven track record of at least five years specialising specifically in indirect taxation within large-scale organisations operating across US or European markets.
- Degree holder in Finance, Accounting or Business disciplines; BA/BS required with preference given to those holding graduate-level qualifications in Tax or Finance.
- Professional certifications such as CPA, ACA, CTA or regional equivalents are highly desirable for this role.
- Exceptional technical knowledge of indirect taxes combined with advanced analytical skills that enable you to assess complex scenarios quickly and accurately.
- Outstanding communication abilities allowing you to engage confidently with senior stakeholders across various divisions while simplifying technical concepts for non-specialist audiences.
- Strong project management capabilities paired with a results-oriented approach that ensures timely delivery of key initiatives under pressure.
- Proactive attitude as a self-starter who embraces hands-on involvement while demonstrating eagerness for continuous learning and professional development.
- Ability to mentor colleagues effectively by sharing your expertise generously while taking on extended responsibilities when needed.
- Adept at building collaborative relationships both internally (with finance/IT/controllership teams) and externally (with advisors/tax authorities), fostering an inclusive environment focused on shared success.
What sets this company apart:
This organisation stands out as a truly global player committed not only to commercial excellence but also to making a positive difference in communities worldwide. Employees benefit from an international environment where diversity is celebrated and collaboration is encouraged at every level. The company offers an impressive range of perks designed around employee wellbeing—from private medical insurance through generous pension contributions to eye care vouchers—alongside unique extras like unlimited access to nutritious products onsite plus up to 50% discount for personal purchases. Flexible working arrangements allow you to balance office presence (three days per week) with remote work (two days per week), supporting both productivity and work-life harmony. Personal development is prioritised via free access to online learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning; regular coaching sessions; soft skills workshops; service awards; extra paid time off for volunteering; free parking; entertainment events; and opportunities for idea-sharing that genuinely influence process improvements. The company’s commitment extends beyond its workforce: through global campaigns against hunger it brings nutrition education into underserved communities—making your contribution here part of something much bigger than just business success.
What's next:
If you are ready to take your career in indirect taxation to new heights within an inclusive international environment offering outstanding benefits—this is your moment!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding challenge awaits.
