Dentons is looking for an Indirect Tax Manager to join its Partnership Group Tax team within the Finance department. This is a permanent, hybrid position where you will serve as the key point of contact for all global VAT and indirect tax matters across the UK, Ireland, and Middle East region. You will combine advisory, compliance, and process improvement responsibilities to support the firm’s operations.
What You'll Do
- Act as the primary advisor on indirect tax matters arising from client billing and operational transactions across the UKIME region.
- Provide clear, practical advice on UK and international VAT issues, translating complex legislation for non-tax stakeholders.
- Support new business initiatives, client onboarding, alternative fee arrangements, and evolving service delivery models from an indirect tax perspective.
- Work closely with partners, Finance and business services colleagues, and external advisers to identify, manage, and mitigate indirect tax risks.
- Oversee and manage the timely and accurate completion of all VAT compliance obligations for the UK and Irish entities within the Dentons UKIME region.
- Review VAT returns, manage group VAT registrations, and sign off on complex VAT positions.
- Liaise with external tax advisers and tax authorities in the UK, Ireland, and the Middle East in relation to VAT audits, enquiries, and dispute resolutions.
- Design, implement, and maintain robust indirect tax processes and controls, including VAT policies, process documentation, and guidance materials for Finance teams.
- Monitor changes in UK and global VAT and indirect tax legislation, assessing and managing the impact on the firm’s operations and risk profile.
- Support internal audit, governance, and risk management processes where indirect tax input is required.
- Partner with the wider Partnership Tax & Finance team to support the firm’s Finance strategy, developing scalable, efficient, and increasingly automated indirect tax compliance processes.
- Work with Finance and IT teams to improve VAT accuracy and controls within billing and finance systems (e.g. Elite 3E and Emburse).
What We're Looking For
- CTA, ACA, CA or equivalent, with solid post-qualification experience in indirect tax.
- Experience advising on UK and international VAT in a law firm or professional services environment with law firm-specific experience.
- Extensive knowledge of UK VAT compliance, including reviewing and overseeing VAT returns.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and proficient with Word and Teams.
- Clear, professional communicator, able to interpret technical issues for non-tax audiences.
- Experienced in stakeholder management, comfortable engaging with partners and business services teams.
- Highly organised, detail-focused, and used to working in a professional services environment.
- Able to prioritise effectively, manage competing deadlines, and perform well in high-stress situations.
- Tenacious, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with Elite 3E and document management systems is desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of PwC's Edge MTD software (or similar MTD software) is desirable.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)
- Elite 3E (desirable)
- Emburse
- PwC's Edge MTD software (desirable)
Team & Environment
You will report to the Head of UKIME Group Tax within the Partnership Group Tax Team in the Finance Department. The role is part of a Finance team based in the UK, Dubai, Ireland, and Poland.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible working hours
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position with locations in the UK.
Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities.
