OverviewIndirect Tax Manager role at Jellycat. This newly created position will have responsibility for providing VAT advisory support globally across the Jellycat business, identifying and leading VAT-focused projects (such as process improvement, compliance and systems), and delivering on our global tax strategy. The role requires collaboration with business teams across Jellycat, dealing with cross-border indirect tax matters and omni-channel transactions (e.g. wholesale, e-commerce). The nature of the business is primarily goods; indirect tax knowledge and experience in this area is essential. While primarily advisory, review and oversight of indirect tax compliance by the Accounting team may be required.Location: London, England, United Kingdom Responsibilities

Collaborating cross-functionally to embed indirect tax considerations into business planning and operational decisions, providing proactive indirect tax guidance on new and ongoing initiatives. Reviewing new/existing operations and strategies from an indirect tax perspective, including supply chain design. Monitoring registration requirements and legislative developments, and communicating impact to the wider business. Managing interactions with tax authorities on indirect tax matters. Promoting VAT awareness through knowledge sharing and training. Inputting, designing and executing indirect tax controls and processes to support and build on the global tax strategy. Designing and implementing indirect tax guidance on business activities to support the business with respect to taxes. Managing relationships with external advisers, suppliers and business customers. Supporting with designing and reviewing indirect tax requirements for systems (e.g. Vertex) and other transformation projects. Working with IT teams to develop indirect tax reporting capabilities with a focus on data quality. Managing processes and control environments to ensure timely and accurate compliance with indirect tax obligations. Collaborating with Accounting teams to further develop in-house capabilities and manage external outsourcing relationships.

Qualifications

Ideally 3 to 5 years of relevant and demonstrable experience in EMEA (and/or Global) indirect tax with Big 4 firms or multinational companies. Qualified Chartered Tax Advisor or similar tax-focused qualification. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with urgency and ability to execute quickly and efficiently. Strong ability to develop initial views to complex problems independently. Strong time management and organisation skills with ability to manage multiple projects. Strong proficiency in English; other languages are a plus. Proficiency in financial and tax software, with experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Vertex preferred. Experience or strong interest in Tax Engines and Tax Data. Relevant indirect tax experience in North America and Asia.

Seniorities & Employment

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries: Retail

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