Senior Manager, Indirect Tax

A leading global professional services firm seeks a Senior Manager, Indirect Tax for their London team. Join a diverse, collaborative network delivering high-profile, multi-country projects with strong focus on growth, development, and teamwork. Shape your career with valued expertise, flexible working, ongoing training, and meaningful impact in indirect tax. Ideal for passionate professionals ready for their next step.

Senior Manager Indirect Tax

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: London

A leading global professional services organisation is seeking a Senior Manager Indirect Tax to join their London-based team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to shape your future within a globally connected network, where your expertise will be valued and your career ambitions supported. You will become part of a diverse, collaborative group renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. The role offers the chance to work on high-profile, multi-country projects in an environment that values continuous development, knowledge sharing, and genuine teamwork. If you are passionate about indirect tax and eager to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible working opportunities and ongoing training, this position provides the perfect platform for your next career step.

• Join a market-leading team with access to challenging international projects and a supportive, inclusive culture that encourages personal and professional growth.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and comprehensive training programmes designed to help you thrive at every stage of your career.
• Work alongside knowledgeable professionals who are committed to building strong relationships, sharing expertise, and supporting each other’s success in a truly collaborative environment.

What you'll do:

As Senior Manager Indirect Tax, you will play a pivotal role in guiding clients through the complexities of indirect taxation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve building trusted relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders while delivering pragmatic commercial advice that helps clients optimise their reporting processes. You will oversee the delivery of intricate tax projects from inception to completion, ensuring that technical standards are met without losing sight of practical business outcomes. By advising on VAT or GST implications across supply chains and financial systems, you will empower clients to meet compliance requirements efficiently while achieving their broader business objectives. Your ability to identify risks early on and manage client expectations will be crucial in maintaining high standards of service. Success in this role hinges on your commitment to collaboration—working together with talented colleagues in an environment that values inclusivity, flexibility, and ongoing learning.

• Build and nurture lasting relationships with clients by providing high levels of service and expert guidance across all aspects of indirect tax.
• Develop strong connections both internally within the firm and externally with clients, identifying new opportunities for collaboration and managing expectations effectively.
• Proactively contribute to business development by managing existing client portfolios and supporting efforts to win new clients through outstanding service delivery.
• Oversee the successful completion of complex tax projects, ensuring technical excellence is maintained while adopting practical, business-focused solutions.
• Take responsibility for day-to-day client liaison, acting as a trusted advisor who understands each client’s unique needs and challenges.
• Serve as a key member of one of the client service groups, delivering comprehensive tax services tailored to a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Advise clients on how indirect taxes such as VAT or GST affect their supply chains, financial systems, and compliance obligations.
• Help clients improve their day-to-day reporting for indirect tax by identifying ways to enhance working capital, reduce errors, minimise costs, and ensure accurate handling of indirect taxes.
• Identify areas of risk within client engagements, conduct thorough reviews, and escalate issues appropriately when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues at all levels to foster an environment built on mutual support, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

What you bring:

To excel as Senior Manager Indirect Tax, you will bring substantial experience from either a major accountancy firm or an in-house setting where you have developed deep technical knowledge in indirect taxation. Your interpersonal skills will enable you to connect meaningfully with clients and colleagues alike—ensuring open communication channels that facilitate understanding and trust. You will demonstrate sensitivity towards commercial realities while remaining focused on delivering tailored solutions that address each client’s unique circumstances. Your background should include hands-on involvement with VAT or GST advisory work across complex operational structures. Professional qualifications such as ATT, ACA or CA are essential; any additional specialist credentials will further strengthen your application. Above all else, your enthusiasm for working collaboratively within supportive teams—and your willingness to share insights generously—will set you apart as someone who thrives in environments built on mutual respect.

• Relevant experience in indirect tax gained within either a large accountancy practice or an in-house team is essential for this position.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in all aspects of indirect tax with a keen interest in further developing your expertise.
• Proven ability to build robust client relationships founded on trust, empathy, and clear communication across various situations—both written and oral.
• Strong awareness of commercial considerations combined with a client-focused approach that prioritises understanding individual needs.
• Excellent relationship management skills enabling you to manage expectations sensitively while fostering long-term partnerships.
• A collaborative mindset that allows you to work effectively as part of a team at all organisational levels.
• Experience advising on VAT or GST matters within complex supply chains or financial systems is highly desirable.
• Professional qualifications such as ATT, ACA, CA or equivalent technical training are required; additional specialist tax qualifications would be advantageous.
• Ability to identify potential areas of risk within engagements and carry out effective reviews with appropriate escalation when needed.
• Commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing within an inclusive team environment.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to nurturing talent within an inclusive culture where everyone’s contribution is valued. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance alongside generous pension contributions that secure long-term wellbeing. Comprehensive training programmes ensure continual professional development at every stage of your journey—whether you’re looking to deepen technical expertise or broaden leadership capabilities. The company’s reputation for fostering supportive networks means you’ll always have access to knowledgeable mentors ready to guide you through new challenges. With a focus on collaboration rather than competition, this is an environment where people genuinely care about each other’s success—and where diversity is celebrated as a source of strength. If you’re seeking more than just another job but rather a place where your growth is championed every day, this is the ideal destination for your next career move.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey within indirect tax—and want to do so surrounded by supportive colleagues who value your contribution—this opportunity awaits you.

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; we look forward to welcoming your application.

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