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Indirect VAT Manager or Assistant Manager

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Hays is recruiting an Indirect Tax Manager for a top 10 firm based in Cambridge, offering flexible and hybrid working options.
  • The role involves managing client work in indirect tax, providing VAT advice, and guiding junior staff while ensuring compliance with risk management processes.
  • Candidates should have experience in indirect/VAT taxes, a Level 4 tax or accounting qualification, and ideally a CTA qualification, with a focus on managing a varied portfolio of clients.
  • The position requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to lead projects and advise on complex UK tax issues.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and the firm promotes an inclusive culture with flexible working to support work-life balance.

Hays are working with a top 10 firm, who are looking to recruit an Indirect Tax Manager. Based from Cambridge with flexible and hybrid working.

About the Role:

As governments shift from direct to indirect taxation, businesses face complex VAT systems. You will join a team working with clients from a variety of sectors helping them navigate these challenges and take control of indirect tax. These sectors include financial services, insurance, property, international supply chains, consumer business, healthcare, TMT, not-for-profit, and education.

Your Role:

  • Join a friendly, diverse Indirect Tax and VAT team.
  • Manage the scoping, delivery, and billing of client work, ensuring compliance with risk management processes.
  • Guide junior staff and support Directors and Partners.
  • Provide accurate VAT advice, backed by knowledge of legislation, case law, and technical analysis.
  • Tailor your business writing to different recipients and explain complex issues simply.
  • Use Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
  • Produce technical work that requires minimal review.

Requirements:

  • Experience in indirect/VAT taxes from advisory or in-house roles.
  • Level 4 tax or accounting qualification (e.g., ATT); CTA qualification (indirect tax route) is a plus.
  • Manage a varied portfolio of indirect tax clients.
  • Strong organisational, prioritisation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to lead projects in a mixed-discipline team.
  • Experience advising on complex UK tax issues is beneficial.

In reward

This firm values difference and respects its colleagues, fostering an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work.

You will be offered flexible working options to support your work-life balance.Please apply on line or contact Cara Whyte at Hays to discuss

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