Manager - UK Indirect Tax

Job Description

WPP, a leading creative transformation company, is seeking a Manager for its UK Indirect Tax compliance team in Bangalore. This role is integral to a growing team focused on UK VAT compliance for WPP's UK-based agencies. The Manager will lead a newly formed team, being hands-on in preparing VAT returns and reviewing the team's work. They will also establish best practices for UK VAT reporting and develop the team's understanding. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about delivering quality work, detail-oriented, and commercially aware.

• Manage and support the VAT compliance team in preparing UK VAT returns.
• Provide first-line review and identify training needs.
• Develop and motivate the team, focusing on continuous improvement.
• Deliver exceptional support to multiple UK agencies, building relationships.
• Build relationships with local Finance teams to resolve queries.
• Monitor post-return follow-up processes.
• Create and maintain a knowledge database for the team.
• Review calculations for monthly accruals and reconcile indirect tax accounts.
• Handle requests from the UK VAT Compliance Senior Manager and assist with tax audits.
• Manage VAT registration administration where requested.
• Support the UK VAT Senior Manager with ad-hoc projects and analysis.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 7 years of proven experience in UK indirect tax compliance.
• Experience in people management / team leadership.
• Ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to analyse large volumes of data.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.

What WPP offers:

• Opportunity to develop UK VAT knowledge with support from the UK-based VAT Senior Manager.
• Experience working with various finance applications and a Big 4 developed VAT return tool.
• Opportunity to lead a new team created to support the VAT compliance process.