Indirect Tax Manager

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary advisor on indirect tax matters arising from client billing and operational transactions across the UKIME region, including working arrangements with the rest of the [Employer hidden] verein.
• Provide clear, practical advice on UK and international VAT issues, translating complex legislation for non-tax stakeholders.
• Support new business initiatives, client onboarding, alternative fee arrangements, and evolving service delivery models from an indirect tax perspective.
• Work closely with partners, Finance and business services colleagues, and external advisers to identify, manage, and mitigate indirect tax risks.
• Oversee and manage the timely and accurate completion of all VAT compliance obligations for the UK and Irish entities within the [Employer hidden] UKIME region, working closely with Finance teams in both jurisdictions.
• Review VAT returns, manage group VAT registrations, and sign off on complex VAT positions.
• Liaise with external tax advisers and tax authorities in the UK, Ireland, and the Middle East in relation to VAT audits, enquiries, and dispute resolutions.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust indirect tax processes and controls, including VAT policies, process documentation, and guidance materials for Finance teams.
• Monitor changes in UK and global VAT and indirect tax legislation, assessing and managing the impact on the firm’s operations and risk profile.
• Support internal audit, governance, and risk management processes where indirect tax input is required.
• Partner with the wider Partnership Tax & Finance team to support the firm’s Finance strategy, developing scalable, efficient, and increasingly automated indirect tax compliance processes.
• Work with Finance and IT teams to improve VAT accuracy and controls within billing and finance systems (e.g. Elite 3E and Emburse).

Required experience, skills, and attributes

• CTA, ACA, CA or equivalent, with solid post-qualification experience in indirect tax.
• Experience advising on UK and international VAT in a law firm or professional services environment with law firm-specific experience.
• Extensive knowledge of UK VAT compliance, including reviewing and overseeing VAT returns.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and proficient with Word and Teams.
• Familiarity with Elite 3E and document management systems is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of PwC's Edge MTD software (or similar MTD software) is desirable.
• Clear, professional communicator, able to interpret technical issues for non-tax audiences.
• Experienced in stakeholder management, comfortable engaging with partners and business services teams.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and used to working in a professional services environment.
• Able to prioritise effectively, manage competing deadlines, and perform well in high-stress situations.
• Tenacious, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.