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.

Location: London (Hybrid - pop into the office twice a week, darling)

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.