Indirect Tax Manager - In House, Manchester / hybrid, to £75k

Your new company
An exciting recruitment organisation are looking to recruit an Indirect Tax Manager to join their tax team at their office in Manchester on a hybrid, full time basis. The company operates around recruiting in finance, sales, risk & compliance, claims, transformation, and technology around the globe. It is a well-established, highly respected organisation who are looking to bring in someone with great technical knowledge with indirect tax and management to help their fast-paced group.
Your new role
As an Indirect Tax manager in the tax team, you will report to the transaction finance director. Your responsibilities will include managing UK VAT returns and overseeing non-UK VAT, SST, WHT submissions. Identifying tax optimisation opportunities while evaluating and managing tax risks. You will also communicate VAT issues to non-specialists and provide indirect tax advice and support. Reconciling indirect tax accounts, reporting non-deductible VAT to P&L and ensuring intercompany VAT compliance will also be involved.
Key accountabilities plus other factors explained more in detail are shared below:

* Manage the accurate and timely submission of VAT returns for UK entities.
* Oversee the submission of VAT, SST, and WHT through local third-party accountants/providers for non-UK entities.
* Liaise directly with local third-party accountants regarding any indirect tax queries.
* Identify and implement indirect tax optimisation opportunities.
* Evaluate and manage key indirect tax risks, ensuring effective risk management processes.
* Communicate key VAT issues clearly to non-tax specialists and influence necessary process improvements.
* Provide indirect tax advice and recommendations to Operational Process Owners and support Operations Teams.
* Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of indirect tax legislation affecting OJ Operations.
* Develop a strong commercial understanding of Recruitment Services.
* Reconcile indirect tax accounts.
* Report non-deductible VAT to the P&L.
* Ensure compliance with intercompany VAT regulations.

What you'll need to succeed

* Hold a recognised professional financial qualification with at least two years of post-qualification experience.
* If trained by HMRC, commercial experience in either the Big 4 or industry, preferably in both
* Minimum of five years of experience in an indirect tax role.
* Proficient in advanced Excel and reporting.
* Excellent numeric, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
* Team player with strong leadership abilities.
* Experience managing high-performing teams in a transactional environment.
* Proven track record of delivering service excellence.
* Strong stakeholder management skills.

What you'll get in return

* Bonus scheme: up to 10% based on performance.
* Supporting new parents: enhanced paternity, maternity, and adoption schemes.
* Salary: Competitive Salary between £70,000 and £75,000.
* Work life balance: Hybrid working and flexibility.
* Pension Contribution: 6.75%
* Learning and development: study support and learning and development access.
* Development pathways: tailored promotion pathway.
* Travel allowance: to support the cost of living.
* Life Assurance: Financial protection for your family.
* Annual leave: 23 days plus public holidays plus Christmas lockdown.
* International travel: to other global offices.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact William Loring on 0161 237 3388 or email: If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position in Tax or Treasury, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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