UK and AMEA Indirect Tax Manager

Reference: 4805969Job ID: 5399598Posted: 2026-06-16Closing date: 2026-09-14Location: ManchesterSalary: Dependent on experience (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Engineering / VAT and Indirect TaxCompany: HaysConsultant: Lucy GilmoreHays office: Manchester — 4th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 01612373388Email: lucy.gilmore@hays.comYour new companyA leading global organisation within the engineering and professional services sector, operating across multiple jurisdictions with a complex international tax footprint. The business is continuing to grow and offers a collaborative, high-performing Group Tax function with strong exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-border operations.Your new roleAs Indirect Tax Manager - UK & Europe, you will take ownership of UK VAT compliance while overseeing European VAT obligations across multiple jurisdictions. You will review and manage end-to-end VAT processes, ensure timely and accurate filings, and act as a key technical adviser on complex transactions including joint operations and cross-border projects.You will maintain strong relationships with HMRC and other tax authorities, support governance and SAO requirements, and drive improvements in VAT processes. Alongside compliance, you will provide clear, commercially focused VAT advice to the business, liaise with external advisers, and support wider indirect tax matters across the region.What you'll need to succeedQualified tax professional (e.g. ACA/CTA or equivalent) with strong VAT expertiseExtensive experience managing UK VAT compliance and advising on complex transactionsExposure to European indirect tax regimes (e.g. Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland)Strong technical knowledge of VAT on cross-border supplies and joint operationsProven ability to engage with tax authorities and manage external advisersCommercial mindset with the ability to translate technical tax into practical adviceExperience improving processes and maintaining robust governance frameworksWhat you'll get in returnYou will join a global, growing organisation in a broad and highly visible role, with the opportunity to shape and enhance VAT processes across multiple jurisdictions. The position offers exposure to complex, high-value international projects and transactions, alongside a collaborative team environment with strong stakeholder engagement. There is clear scope for progression and ongoing professional development within the Group Tax function.What you need to do now If you're interested in this UK and AMEA Indirect Tax Manager role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4805969 - Lucy Gilmore