Manager - Indirect Tax Team

A high performing investment banking advisory boutique is looking to grow their existing indirect tax team with a Manager level hire. The role would suit a candidate with prior experience working in VAT within the financial services sector, whether in a Big 4 / Top 10 or in-house environment. The role will support the delivery of day-to-day VAT compliance across EMEA and Asia Pacific, while also taking on a broader technical and review role. You will assist the VAT lead on advisory matters and VAT engagement reviews.

Core Responsibilities

• Preparation, review and coordination of UK and non-UK VAT/GST returns across EMEA and Asia Pacific, working alongside the VAT Associate and external advisers where relevant (UK, Germany, Spain, France, Portugal, UAE, Singapore, China, Japan, Italy, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia).
• Application and review of partial exemption methodologies (including PESM), capital goods scheme adjustments, and reverse charge transactions where applicable.
• Review of inter-company transactions and application of appropriate VAT treatment across jurisdictions.
• Responding to VAT queries from the business, finance teams, and other stakeholders, including providing technical input on non-routine transactions and initiatives.
• Review of VAT-related provisions within engagement letters and responding to VAT queries raised by clients and deal teams.
• Participation in VAT-related projects, including global e-invoicing implementation and inter-company VAT process reviews.