Charlotte Tilbury
Senior Group VAT Manager - Maternity Cover
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Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
Founded by British makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury MBE in 2013, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has revolutionised the face of the global beauty industry by decoding makeup applications for everyone, everywhere, with an easy-to-use, easy-to-choose, easy-to-gift range. Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty continues to break records across countries, channels, and categories and scales at pace.
Over the last 10 years, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has experienced exceptional growth and is one of the most talked about brands in the beauty industry and beyond. It has become a global sensation across 50 markets (and growing), with over 2,300 employees globally who are part of the Dream Team, making the magic happen.
Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty is a truly global business, delivering market-leading growth, innovative retail and product launches fuelled by industry-leading tech — all with an internal culture of embracing challenges, disruptive thinking, winning together, and sharing the magic. The energy behind the brand is infectious, and as we grow, we are always looking for extraordinary talent who want to be part of our success and help drive our limitless ambitions.
About the Role
This newly created fixed-term role (maternity cover) sits within the Group Finance team, reporting to the Head of Tax. As the Senior Group VAT Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of VAT compliance for the Group. The Group has subsidiaries across the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific, and you will primarily focus on EMEA and the UK. There will also be exposure to VAT consulting projects across the Group.
Responsibilities
- VAT Compliance:
- Manage and lead the preparation of VAT compliance in EMEA, liaising with tax advisors.
- Manage VAT submissions and payments, ensuring timely delivery and compliance.
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Collaboration & Projects:
- Support the Head of Tax on ad hoc tax and customs projects, issues, and opportunities, both locally in the UK and internationally.
- Provide technical input and support for VAT documentation, Intrastat filings, EC sales listings, and customs declarations.
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Correspondence & Audits:
- Manage VAT correspondence and notices from tax authorities, including assisting with Indirect tax audits.
- Provide detailed data and responses to tax authority queries.
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Strategic Contributions:
- Support the interpretation and development of analytical reviews of new indirect tax policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Help advance the long-term VAT technology strategy, including Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiatives.
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Business Engagement:
- Work closely with the global business teams to raise awareness of VAT issues, providing guidance on invoicing, and reviewing VAT accounting entries and ledgers.
About You
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a multinational company, preferably in an indirect tax function or financial advisory, especially related to VAT compliance.
- Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) or equivalent is preferred.
- A professional qualification in accounting or tax.
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIF, array functions, querying).
- A deep understanding of UK VAT and other indirect taxes, including domestic, EU, and international obligations.
- Strong organisational skills with a proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of:
- Clearly conveying ideas to senior management.
- Collaboratively challenging commercial teams with tax and VAT-related information.
- Comfortable interacting with a cross-section of stakeholders, both in and outside Finance.
- Ability to think logically and methodically, balancing both strategic and tactical considerations.
- Highly agile, proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (required given the international role).
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- Hybrid, flexible working model tailored to your needs.
- 25 days paid holiday, plus automatically granted time for your birthday.
- Fully inclusive parental/carer leave policy, supporting both parents and carers throughout their respective journeys.
- Pension and life assurance plan for long-term financial security.
- Wellness and social support, including:
- Cost-effective medical benefits (Medicash).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives.
- Dog-friendly spaces and days at work for colleagues with pets.
- Generous employee product discounts and gifting.
As an innovative and exciting brand, we strive to empower everyone to be their extraordinary best — both inside and outside our team. Our mission reflects this, with our global workforce focused on diversity, inclusion, and celebrating diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. By fostering a culture of respect, support, and collaboration, we deliver meaningful impact for our communities, customers, employees, and our recruitment process.
If the world of self-expression through beauty excites you and you have what it takes to help a global brand like Charlotte Tilbury reach its full potential, we’d love to hear from you.
For more insight into life at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, explore our LinkedIn page!
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