Head of Indirect Tax

· Leading the indirect tax reporting across the business, ensuring reporting and payment deadlines are met. This includes reviewing all indirect tax returns prior to submission to the relevant tax authorities.

· Provide commercial VAT advice and support to Finance, Legal and internal business teams, including support on e-invoicing/e-reporting requirements, improvements to VAT reporting, providing input on new business initiatives, projects and business transactions as required and provide indirect tax training to internal teams.

· Managing the indirect tax team, specifically the tax accountants responsible for in-country compliance obligations.

· Managing the year-end indirect tax audit process for the UK and Europe.

· Supporting wider finance transformation activity by ensuring indirect tax requirements are appropriately considered and implemented into new processes and systems to maintain compliance and improve efficiency.

· Monitor the indirect tax risks and mitigate by implementing tax-related controls which operate effectively.

· Managing third-party tax audits and queries from tax authorities.

· Keep up to date with legislative changes and case-law, communicating any changes or opportunities with other internal teams. Liaising with external advisors to support effective compliance across jurisdictions and identify relevant indirect tax opportunities.

· Engaging with internal supply chain teams to ensure indirect tax is considered in new supply chain initiatives.

· Supporting wider tax governance processes, including completing the IR35 assessments for contractor arrangements, in conjunction with internal stakeholders and external advisors as required.

· Provide strategic advice on customs duties, import VAT, Customs valuation, commodity classification, origin and free trade agreements, and import/export controls to ensure compliance across UK and international supply chains.

· Manage the environmental tax obligations for the business.