Manager/Senior Manager – Indirect Tax

Since our launch in 2015, we’ve lent over £10bn to ambitious entrepreneurs up and down the UK. That’s led to the creation of over 40,000 new jobs and over 29,000 new homes – and we’re not about to stop there. We’re dedicated to helping trailblazing businesses thrive and our Finance team are the drivers of our growth.

As a Manager/Senior Manager - Indirect Tax, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of Indirect Taxation. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of indirect tax laws, rules, and regulations for India and UK/ US including GST, VAT, Sales Tax, and other compliances.

The position requires working closely with the senior Finance leadership in UK and India including Managing Directors, CFO’s (Global and India), UK Financial Controller and various other stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing bank with a reputation for doing things differently. We don’t want another cog in the machine, we’re looking for self-starters and bold thinkers who want to pave their own career paths.

Are you ready to step up to the challenge? 

Responsibilities:

• Below is an indicative list of primary responsibilities:
• Responsible for preparation as well as providing oversight on all Indirect Tax matters of (India and UK/US) (GST, VAT, Sales Tax).
• Prepare/review various indirect tax filings and related compliances for different jurisdictions/legal entities across the Group.
• Prepare and review submission of details as required for various indirect tax assessments.
• Coordinate with tax consultants for filing of relevant tax returns, related compliances, and tax assessments for different jurisdictions/legal entities across the group.
• Assist with tax planning/advice on various restructures, special projects including liaising with tax consultants for their expert opinion on various matters.
• Prepare/review submission of monthly and annual Indirect tax related returns, refunds, and related assessments.
• Get new registrations and file amendments of existing registrations as required for different jurisdictions/legal entities across the group.
• Prepare policies, operating procedures, and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Prepare/review details for Statutory and Tax audits and coordination with auditors.
• Liaise with other teams within the organization for day-to-day operations.
• Assist with various ad hoc/projects as may be required.
• Drive continuous process improvements, reduce inefficiencies, drive automation projects with a keen focus on reducing overall costs.

Job Requirements:

• Qualified Charted Accountant
• 4-7 years of total work experience in Indirect Tax with preference for mixed experience in Industry and Big 4 firms.
• Strong subject matter knowledge of Indirect Tax laws as applicable for India and UK/ US.
• Strong analytical and technical tax and accounting skills.
• Prior experience in ERP/ NetSuite preferred.
• Strong Excel and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills as this profile requires interaction at various levels, stakeholders, and in different countries.
• Experience in a fast-paced organization, with a mindset of continuous improvement, process efficiencies, and automation.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-driven and motivated, with the ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Personal drive (proactive), flexible, creative (thinks out of the box), result-driven, responsible, curious, team player, and fast learner.
• Team player, with the ability to step up and support other team members.
• Hands-on attitude, willing/capable of understanding the big picture.
• Ability to succeed in a culture where change and speed are part of daily work.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workflows and multitask.
• Ability to work in a remote environment, with some flexibility with timings when coordinating with teams and colleagues across different jurisdictions (UK, US).
• We are looking for a dedicated professional eager to expand their expertise in indirect taxes and contribute to the success of our tax function. If you are passionate about tax and have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

We’re OakNorth Bank and we embolden entrepreneurs to realise their ambitions, understand their markets, and apply data intelligence to everyday decisions to scale successfully at pace.  

Banking should be barrier-free. It’s a belief at our very core, inspired by our entrepreneurial spirit, driven by the unmet financial needs of millions, and delivered by our data-driven tools. 

And for those who love helping businesses thrive? Our savings accounts help diversify the high street and create new jobs, all while earning savers some of the highest interest on the market.  

But we go beyond finance, to empower our people, encourage professional growth and create an environment where everyone can thrive. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves and succeed. 

Our story 

OakNorth Bank was built on the foundations of frustrations with old-school banking. In 2005, when our founders tried to get capital for their data analytics company, the computer said ‘no’. Unfortunately, all major banks in the UK were using the same computer – and it was broken.  

Why was it so difficult for a profitable business with impressive cashflow, retained clients, and clear commercial success to get a loan?  

The industry was backward-looking and too focused on historic financials, rather than future potential. 

So, what if there was a bank, founded by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs? One that offered a dramatically better borrowing experience for businesses? 

No more what ifs, OakNorth Bank exists.  

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