VAT Manager, Tax Technology
Salary/Rate:Market-leading Salary + Benefits
Job type:Perm
Town/City:Central London
Location:London
Industry:Accountancy Firm
Job ref:JB000636/3
Post Date:06. 05. 2026
Scroll
Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
Opportunity in a Big 4 firm.
This firm seeks a VAT Manager to join them. The integration of finance and tax transformation, presents a substantial opportunity for our clients to enhance their tax functions. This area has witnessed considerable growth and investment recently, reflecting the dynamic nature of taxation due to evolving laws, regulations, and technological advancements. This role offers you the chance to contribute to these developments and advance your career.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will engage in extensive finance and tax transformations, aiding clients in optimising their tax functions through SAP by automating and enhancing the operations of multinational tax departments. You will play a pivotal role in developing a skilled team, ensuring activities are carried out with a focus on quality and commercial value.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Delivering large-scale projects and programs related to ERP implementations and transformations.
- Translating key indirect tax processes into ERP requirements.
- Collaborating with cross-functional tax and consulting teams.
- Contributing to thought leadership on Indirect Tax and ERP applications.
- Building and mentoring team members to expand our practice.
- Delivering high-quality work aligned with business metrics.
- Proficiency in ERP delivery methodologies (e.g., waterfall, agile).
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or a related field; or a master’s in Accounting, Tax Technology, Management Information Systems, or Computer Science.
- Experience in ERP (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft D365) and Indirect Tax implementations.
- A minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
- Strong interest in technology and its business applications.
- Excellent communication and business writing skills.
- Problem-solving skills with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Proven capability in capturing and synthesising business requirements.
- Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and manage client-facing projects.
- Comprehensive understanding of tax accounting and major tax processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Approved technical certification.
- Experience with third-party indirect tax systems (e.g., ONESOURCE, Vertex, Avalara, Meridian).
- Experience in defining data and reporting needs for indirect tax.
- Experience managing large, multidisciplinary projects with tax implications.
More jobs from this recruiter
View AllSenior Tax Manager, Asset Management & Wealth
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
Outstanding Earnings
Opportunity in a Big 4 firm.
This firm seeks a Senior Manager to join them. The main function of this role is to provide expert tax advice and support to the firm's asset management and wealth clients. The responsibilities also include leading a team of tax professionals, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations, and developing innovative tax strategies to optimise client portfolios. The role requires a deep understanding of the financial services industry, particularly in asset management and wealth management, to deliver exceptional service and results.
Senior Manager, Transfer Pricing
Birmingham
West Midlands
Excellent salary + benefits
Opportunity in a Big 4 firm.
For this senior tax leadership position, we need an expert who can effectively blend deep technical expertise with business insight and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will excel in building client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and developing creative tax solutions for complex cases. This role demands someone capable of managing advanced projects, maintaining high-quality standards, and employing a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving.
Manager, Compliance & Reporting, FS
Central London
London
Excellent salary + benefits
Opportunity in a Big 4 firm.
This firm seeks a Tax Manager, to join them. The main function of this role is to oversee compliance and reporting within the financial services sector. The responsibilities include ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, managing internal audits, and preparing comprehensive financial reports. This role demands a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of financial regulations. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to develop and implement compliance strategies, ensuring the firm remains at the forefront of industry standards.
Senior M&A Tax Manager
Reading
Berkshire
Excellent salary + benefits
Opportunity in a Big 4 firm.
This firm seeks accomplished tax professionals to join them. The ideal candidates will possess extensive experience at the Manager or Senior Manager level, with a strong background in transaction tax and M&A.