Indirect Tax Manager

Matchtech • Permanent • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • 1w ago

Our client, a leading name in the energy sector, is currently seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to join their team in Warwick permanently. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a hands-on indirect tax role within a prominent FTSE 30 organisation, working closely with the Indirect Tax Senior Manager to support the delivery of the indirect tax strategy, whilst providing practical advice and ensuring the business stays compliant in a fast-moving regulatory landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality indirect tax advice and analysis to support commercial decision-making across the business.
Support VAT treatment for new services, cross-border activities, property income, and business operations to optimise VAT recovery.
Maintain the property register and work closely with property teams to ensure accurate reporting.
Assess the indirect tax impact of new legislation and regulatory changes, clearly communicating risks and opportunities.
Support the delivery and review of UK VAT returns, including for National Grid Ventures entities.
Manage the Group's partial exemption position, considering both existing and new sources of exempt income.
Assist with compliance obligations across other indirect taxes, including CBAM, CCL and red diesel.
Develop and maintain internal policies, guidance, and training to strengthen tax governance.
Coordinate responses to HMRC and other tax authority queries, audits, and information requests.
Build strong relationships with Finance, Legal, Shared Services, operational teams, and external advisers, supporting wider tax projects and risk initiatives.

Job Requirements:

Strong VAT technical knowledge with the experience to operate confidently at a managerial level.
CTA qualification is desirable, but not essential.
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build trusted relationships across the business.

Benefits:

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
Generous contributory pension scheme
Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car, and technology schemes
Support via employee assistance lines
Matched charity giving

If you are an experienced indirect tax professional looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career in the energy sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and driven team in Warwick.