Group Indirect Tax Manager

Job ID
Job ID 74374
Team
Team Finance
Location
Location Leicester
Contract Type
Contract Type Perm
Job Schedule
Job Schedule Full time
Salary
Salary competitive
Posting Date
Posting Date 25/03/2026
Apply Before
Apply Before 08/04/2026
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Summary

The Role

We are looking for a proactive Indirect Tax Manager to join our Group Tax function at our Head Office in Leicestershire.

You will be responsible for managing our end-to-end VAT compliance processes globally, ensuring we meet both local and international tax laws. This role focuses on the precision of our indirect compliance and maintaining our high standards of integrity.

What You’ll Take On

  • Review UK Group VAT: Manage the accuracy and timely processing of VAT returns and payments.

  • Lead Overseas Returns: Prepare and submit our international VAT and sales tax returns across our global reach.

  • Manage Relationships: Collaborate with external advisers, auditors, and tax authorities to ensure best practice.

  • Drive Governance: Contribute to the management of VAT processes and ensure operating procedures are up to date.

  • Business Partnering: Build strong connections across the business to align tax treatment with our constant evolution.

  • Support Innovation: Assist with system implementations and upgrades from an indirect tax perspective.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a qualified accountant or tax adviser with at least three years of post-qualification experience in indirect tax. You should be someone who values clarity, takes responsibility, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Your Skills:

  • Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of UK tax accounting and compliance, with a preference for international experience.

  • Analytical Mindset: Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify trends as the business changes.

  • Collaborative Spirit: Comfortable working with various departments to share expertise and solve problems.

  • Ambitious Outlook: A desire to learn, evolve, and push boundaries within a high-performing team.

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Benefits

  • 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
  • Company performance based bonus
  • Sharesave scheme
  • On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
  • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
  • Early VIP access to sale stock
  • Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
  • Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
  • Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
  • Free on-site parking
  • Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
  • Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
  • Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
  • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
  • Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

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Finance is where we turn ambition into action. This team protects value, funds growth, and gives leaders timely insight. From reporting to managing risk, your work keeps decisions sharp, ensuring the business stays on course and ready to take on the next big challenge.

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