Europe VAT Compliance Manager/Senior Manager

Overview

In this role, you will manage EU VAT compliance submissions for TikTok in Europe and collaborate with outsourced providers to ensure accurate, timely filings. You will monitor changes in indirect tax legislation across the region and reflect business developments in VAT reporting. You’ll support audits, document processes, and drive efficiency through process improvements and tax technology initiatives. This position sits in the Europe Tax team and supports cross-functional finance stakeholders in a fast-growing, dynamic environment. You will shape how VAT compliance scales with business growth, leveraging your technical and analytical skills to deliver robust controls and timely insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage EU VAT compliance submissions
• Coordinate with outsourced tax compliance providers for data, review, and submission of indirect tax filings
• Ensure VAT filings reflect business developments and changes in VAT reporting requirements
• Monitor and assess changes in VAT rates and registration requirements across EU countries
• Liaise with VAT advisory managers on transactions impacting VAT reporting
• Document indirect tax processes and support process improvement initiatives
• Support internal and external audits
• Act as operational contact for other finance teams on VAT queries
• Assist tax technology implementations and ERP/IT system improvements to drive end-to-end processes

Key requirements

• 5+ years of indirect tax compliance experience in-house or in professional services
• Understanding of UK indirect tax principles and EU rules
• Strong IT and Excel skills; experience with tax technology tools (Alteryx is a plus)
• Experience in the digital economy and e-commerce is advantageous
• Expertise in international VAT across B2C and B2B contexts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to deliver results in fast-paced environments; self-starter

• proactive
• detail-oriented
• strong communicator
• EU VAT compliance
• indirect tax knowledge
• ERP and IT systems for tax

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