Tax Manager 12 month FTC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Manager to join a leading international retail and ecommerce business on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a broad and highly visible role with a genuinely international remit. Whilst some corporate tax responsibilities sit within the position, the primary focus is on indirect tax, VAT, customs duties and US sales tax across multiple global markets.

The business trades extensively across the UK, Europe, North America and Australia, creating a complex and commercially focused indirect tax environment. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key tax processes, partner with senior stakeholders and lead a small team supporting a growing international operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review UK, EU and international VAT/GST compliance
• Oversee monthly US sales tax reporting and compliance processes
• Lead customs duty compliance and support international trade activity
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and tax authorities
• Review and develop tax processes, controls and governance frameworks
• Support international expansion by assessing tax implications in new territories
• Provide advice on the tax impact of commercial and operational decisions
• Oversee corporation tax compliance activities alongside external advisors
• Manage and develop two tax analysts
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders across finance and the wider business

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

• A recognised accounting or tax qualification
• Strong experience within VAT, indirect tax, customs or sales tax
• Exposure to international tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience within retail, ecommerce, consumer products or another multinational environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a commercial mindset
• Previous experience reviewing work prepared by analysts or junior team members

Applications are welcomed from candidates currently working as a:

• Indirect Tax Manager
• VAT Manager
• Senior VAT Manager
• International Tax Manager
• Tax Manager with significant indirect tax exposure
• Senior Manager from a professional services background

This position would particularly suit an indirect tax professional looking for a broad international role with responsibility for VAT, customs and US sales tax within a large-scale ecommerce and retail environment.