Lead VAT compliance for UK & European entities, manage audits, and provide indirect tax guidance while mentoring tax accountants.
We are looking for a talented Indirect Tax Manager to join our European team for our Corporate Business in Huddersfield, United Kingdom
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Lead the monthly VAT compliance process for all UK & European entities within CDBS, ensuring timely, accurate filings and strong partnerships with external providers.
- Oversee all UK VAT compliance obligations across Cummins, strengthening the company’s indirect tax governance and risk management.
- Serve as the primary contact for the UK tax authority, confidently managing audits, disclosures, and the Senior Accounting Officer compliance process.
- Provide expert indirect tax guidance to the business, solving complex VAT and supply chain challenges with clarity and precision.
- Interpret and apply emerging tax regulations to advise on corporate impacts and maintain compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
- Manage tax audits and ensure effective communication with tax authorities, reducing exposure and improving compliance outcomes.
- Mentor and guide tax accountants, allocating work based on strengths and development needs while building team capability.
- Partner with finance and business leaders to ensure tax methodologies are current, properly documented, and aligned with internal controls and policies.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax law and anticipate business implications.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across Tax, Finance, Legal, Treasury, and external partners.
- Resilience, adaptability, and comfort operating in environments with change, ambiguity, or competing priorities.
- Ability to manage projects, balance scope and timelines, and deploy resources efficiently to achieve high‑quality outcomes.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) required.
- Tax qualification required; CTA (Indirect Tax) preferred.
- 4–5 years of relevant experience in Big 4 or in‑house roles with a strong focus on VAT.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience and proven capability managing compliance processes and interacting with tax authorities.
Top Skills
Governance
Indirect Tax
Risk Management
Tax Law
Vat Compliance
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