Principal, Director, Sr. Manager - Indirect Tax

Why Ryan?

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)
• Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement
• LinkedIn Learning Subscription
• Flexible Work Environment
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Accelerated Career Path
• Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

This unique opportunity based in UK, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Ryan has a flexible work environment.
Ryan is building our VAT Practice and considering professionals at the Sr. Manager, Director and Principal level. A Principal at Ryan is similar to an Equity Partner in public accounting.
Below is a summary about Ryan and the role(s).
Lead, Build, Grow
Ryan is one of the largest business tax advisory firms globally, delivering integrated solutions across corporate tax, indirect tax, property tax and tax technology. As part of our ambitious growth plans across Europe, we are investing in senior talent to expand our Financial Services, Real Estate Indirect Tax Practice across the United Kingdom, Netherlands and Luxembourg.
This is an exciting time to be part of our expansion journey especially across the Indirect Tax practice. We are interested in hearing from current Partners, Directors and Senior Managers who are commercially minded indirect tax professionals who want to build a market presence, lead client relationships and drive growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
The Opportunity
You will:
• Act as a trusted advisor to multinational clients on indirect tax matters
• Lead high-impact engagements across indirect tax withing financial services
• Drive business development and originate new opportunities
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders (CFOs, Heads of Tax)
• Collaborate across Ryan’s global service lines to deliver integrated solutions
Why Ryan?
• Growth-focused: Significant investment in European expansion
• Tax focused, conflict free
• Entrepreneurial: Opportunity to shape and scale a market offering
• Value-driven: Focus on outcomes, not just hours
• Collaborative: Access to a global platform and multidisciplinary teams
Interested in exploring this opportunity or other senior roles with Ryan?
Contact : Sunil [email protected] or Tim [email protected] or call +44 20 7551 7245 for a confidential conversation.
The Job Description following is tied to a Director level role to give an idea of the responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acts as an advisor for internal and external clients, both in the United Kingdom and abroad, on all VAT related issues.
• Prepares formal correspondence to clients.
• Meets with clients and Tax Authorities on VAT related matters individually or with a team.
• Coordinates VAT projects with international partners and colleagues globally.
• Maintains involvement with VAT compliance projects such as VAT registration, VAT return preparation and VAT refund requests.
• Maintains involvement with Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Business Process reviews and documents findings.
• Works with the Tax Tech team to provide support
• Takes an active approach to thought leadership and content production for marketing.
• Supports the sales processes to help ensure projects are won.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Must have five years or more of experience as a specialized VAT advisor. Knowledge and experience in Customs, Transfer Pricing and Withholding taxes is a plus, but not required. Must have excellent organization and time management skills, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn and must be a team player.