Global Indirect Tax Manager

Sunday Riley; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty company is looking for a tax professional in London to oversee VAT/GST compliance across various regions, including the UK, EU, and UAE. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in tax, especially within the beauty sector, and possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree. This is a full-time mid-senior level position offering an exciting opportunity to lead tax compliance efforts within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in tax.
• Experience with import/export, VAT, and inventory designations.
• Bonus points for professional certifications such as CTA, LLM in Taxation, CPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead VAT/GST compliance and savings across the UK/EU, UAE, Canada, and other jurisdictions.
• Manage UAE Designated Zone VAT treatment for goods.
• Oversee U.S. indirect tax obligations including sales & use tax.

Skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Willingness to learn

Experience in beauty or consumer packaged goods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business with a tax focus, or Economics

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead VAT/GST compliance and savings across the UK/EU, UAE, Canada, and additional global jurisdictions.
• Manage UAE Designated Zone / Free Trade Zone (FTZ) VAT treatment for goods, including inbound/outbound flows, warehouse storage rules, and proof-of-export documentation.
• Oversee U.S. indirect tax obligations including Texas inventory property tax, multi‑state sales & use tax, and environmental/packaging taxes where applicable.
• Manage the indirect tax compliance calendar, ensuring timely and accurate filings, audits, and submissions across all jurisdictions.
• Review and maintain indirect tax settings and tax determination rules in NetSuite (ERP) and Avalara.

Customs, Duties & International Trade

• Ensure compliance with UK/EU customs rules, U.S. CBP valuation, UAE/GCC import/export regulations.
• Work with logistics and external customs brokers to ensure accurate documentation and tariff application.
• Execute U.S. duty drawback.
• Oversee HTS/commodity classification, country‑of‑origin determinations, customs valuation, and duty calculations globally.

Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Supply Chain on cross‑border inventory flows
• Logistics on import/export documentation
• Compliance & Commercial on VAT clauses, international contract terms, and tax nexus review

Qualifications

• 5+ years in tax.
• Experience in beauty, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or retail.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business (with a tax focus), or Economics.
• Bonus points for professional certifications such as CTA, LLM in Taxation, CPA, etc.
• Experience with import/export, VAT, and inventory designations.
• Willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO

Sunday Riley actively creates a culture of inclusivity and respects that diversity in the workplace leads to a positive and stronger team. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all employees, contractors, and prospective employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other criteria protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning, Finance, and Accounting/Auditing
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing and Retail
• Health and Personal Care Products