Head of Indirect Tax, to £140k + bonus

Head of Indirect Tax

Brewer Morris are recruiting a Head of Indirect Tax professional for an international financial services client. This role focuses on delivering leadership in indirect tax matters, with a strong emphasis on ensuring VAT compliance and recovery across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

· Direct management of the VAT Manager.

· Manage UK VAT compliance processes, ensuring robust controls are in place.

· Oversee and advise on tax-related considerations for new and existing projects.

· Keep the organization informed about the impact of legislative changes on indirect tax matters.

· Lead on the due diligence processes and advice for mergers, acquisitions, and integration.

· Support integration of new businesses, ensuring compliance processes and systems are properly implemented, including onboarding into Making Tax Digital (MTD) systems like Alphavat.

· Advise on tax efficiency and savings Initiatives

· Oversee the preparation and review of UK VAT returns, coordinating with finance teams.

· Provide oversight on non-UK VAT returns as necessary, focusing on key jurisdictions.

· Manage communications with tax authorities, particularly regarding VAT recovery and Partial Exemption Special Methods (PESM).

· Respond to internal queries and provide indirect tax guidance on an ad hoc basis.

Requirements:

· 10 years of hands-on experience in indirect tax, preferably in an in-house setting.

· Strong expertise in Partial Exemption methods, particularly in financial services or insurance.

· ACA or CTA qualification (or equivalent).

· Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring team members.

· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage internal and external relationships effectively.

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