Interim - Senior Indirect Tax Manager

Your new company
I am working with a high-profile client that works in over 50 territories globally. As such, they work on a variety of indirect tax queries and projects. They have an excellent reputation in their field and would bring kudos to any CV. They are looking for a long-term temporary solution which could run up to 6 months. There is an opportunity for this to be made a permanent role. There is no line management, just mentoring, compliance will be review only, with advisory being the core of the role.

Your new role
You will:

• Create, protect and optimise value in the context of OUP's global charitable business objectives.
• Manage VAT/ indirect tax risks
• Ensure global compliance with tax laws.
• Assist with developing and implementing VAT systems solutions and process strategy
• Lead in partnering with global businesses to ensure they comply with VAT requirements
• Provide clear, timely and accurate advice regarding internal VAT queries
• Advise the Group Tax Director on VAT due diligence and the integration of any acquired businesses.
• Monitor and understand the impact of business changes, new products/services, and routes to market by engaging with senior business leaders.
• Monitor and understand the impact of external legislative changes, engaging advisers when necessary
• Sign off UK-based VAT returns
• Exercise demonstrable oversight of branch-based VAT returns by engaging with local finance teams.
• Manage responses to global tax authority queries and audits.
• Maintain oversight of supply chains, including incomes and movements of physical products as they apply to importation and VAT registrations.
• Maintain oversight of digital product routes to market and any changes in registrations and invoicing requirements
• Assist the Group Tax Director in monitoring the chief tax risks worldwide, make proposals for mitigation and manage issues that arise.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified accountant or tax professional with demonstrable experience in International VAT.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a day rate dependent on experience of up to £650 a day. Flexible working options available, with 2 days in office, every Tuesday and Wednesday

What you need to do now
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