Indirect Tax Manager

Indirect Tax Manager

London/Birmingham/Manchester

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”) is a group of entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals who take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity— is why our people love working at A&M.

We provide tax, turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services. Our tax practice is unique in that we offer the opportunity to work without audit conflict and truly act a trusted business advisor. We provide our teams with opportunities and support to develop and cultivate careers that are most meaningful to them and reward them based on their achievements.

The Indirect Tax Team

Indirect taxes, are complex and can create significant cost, risk and administrative burden if not managed correctly. Our team provides practical, commercially focused VAT advice to help clients navigate any potential risk.

We support clients across the full lifecycle of their business, with a strong focus on transactions, restructurings and supply chain changes. This includes advising on the VAT implications of M&A, due diligence, deal structuring and post-acquisition integration, as well as identifying opportunities to improve VAT efficiency.

We work closely with clients to navigate cross-border VAT challenges, support business change, and ensure VAT considerations are embedded into strategic decision-making. Our team collaborates across jurisdictions to deliver coordinated, high-quality indirect tax advice on complex international matters.

This is an exciting time to join a fast-growing and integral part of our wider tax business. Our indirect tax practice is embedded within our Transactions, Restructuring, and broader Tax teams. The diversity of work offers a unique perspective, our advisory-led approach and scope for career progression sets us apart from our competitors.

What will you be doing?

• Work closely with our Directors/Managing Directors on VAT advisory projects, focusing on M&A, due diligence and deal structuring
• Involvement in pan-European VAT and international supply chain projects
• Deliver practical, commercial VAT advice using legislation and case law to your own portfolio of clients
• Advise clients on VAT aspects of transactions and structuring
• Oversee the compliance requirements whilst focusing on your own advisory led portfolio
• Review and quality-assure work prepared by junior team members, ensuring technical accuracy and commercial relevance.
• Manage multiple engagements, budgets and billing processes efficiently, maintaining strong client relationships throughout.
• Utilise existing and new technology to file VAT returns more efficiently

Qualifications:

• A number of years experience in indirect tax
• Strong writing, analytical, research and organizational skills
• Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills
• Ability to work in dynamic, time-sensitive environment.
• ACA, ADIT or CTA qualified

How will you grow and be supported?

At A&M, we know our people drive our growth, and we're focused on providing an employee experience that supports professional and personal development. We provide our team with a robust performance development process which encourages continuous learning and development that rewards you for your contributions. We have the best technical and formalized on-the-job training and offer endless opportunities for professionals to acquire new skills. We also prioritize your well-being and provide personal tools and resources to support you through your personal journey. Click to learn about our commitment to your well-being. Our Tax professionals consistently share their favorite attributes of A&M are the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture and of course, the fun we have together. The possibilities are endless for high performing and passionate tax professionals. Click to learn more about why A&M is a great place work.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

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