Jellycat
EMEA Indirect Tax Manager
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Indirect Tax Manager
The Jellycat family have brought joy, wonder, and playful fun to people of all ages worldwide for 25+ years. Renowned for their whimsical expressions, deliciously soft fabrics, and distinctive charm, they have become some of the most beloved and collectible toys globally.
We are seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to join our Global Tax team. This newly created role will be responsible for:
About the Role
Providing EMEA VAT support across the Jellycat business by leading and executing VAT-focused projects (including process improvement, compliance, and systems), and delivering on the global tax strategy.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Collaboration with business teams on cross-border indirect tax matters and omni-channel transactions (e.g., wholesale, e-commerce).
- Ensuring indirect tax knowledge aligns with our goods-based business model.
Responsibilities
Compliance
- Manage process and control environments to ensure timely, accurate EMEA indirect tax compliance.
- Work with Accounting teams to build in-house capabilities and manage external outsourcing relationships.
- Design and deliver indirect tax compliance processes for ERP implementation and Finance transformation (focusing on the UK and Netherlands).
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Advisory
- Review new and existing operations and strategies from an indirect tax perspective, including supply chain design.
- Monitor registration requirements and legislative developments across EMEA and communicate impacts.
- Promote VAT awareness through knowledge sharing and training.
Governance and Strategy
- Contribute to indirect tax controls and processes that support our global tax strategy.
- Implement indirect tax guidance across business activities (e.g., free gifts) to enable informed decision-making.
Systems and Technology
- Support the design and review of indirect tax requirements for systems (e.g., Vertex).
- Work with IT teams to enhance indirect tax reporting capabilities, with particular focus on data quality.
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Requirements
Essential
- 5+ years of demonstrable experience in UK and European indirect tax, with Big 4 professional firms or multinational companies.
- A Chartered Tax Advisor qualification or equivalent tax-related credential.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, with a sense of urgency and quick execution skills.
- Strong independent problem-solving abilities and initial view development on complex challenges.
- Excellent time management and project management skills for handling multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong English proficiency; other languages are beneficial.
Desirable
- Proficiency in financial and tax software, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Vertex experience.
Please note: This is a one-year fixed-term contract.
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