What credentials matter for Indirect Tax, London roles?

Employers most often look for: Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), ACA/ACCA (with tax specialisation), ADIT (Advanced Diploma in International Taxation).

What do Indirect Tax, London roles pay?

Across 14 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span £40k–£150k.

Who's hiring for Indirect Tax, London?

Live employer mix: In-house / industry 59%, Boutique / mid-tier 25%, Big 4 14%, Law firms 2%.

Indirect Tax Jobs in London

We're tracking 117 live indirect tax roles in London.

Salary snapshot

£40k–£150k

Median £75k

Based on 14 live roles with pay data.

Seniority spread

Manager
47
Senior Manager
21
Analyst
16
Director/Head of Tax
13
Senior/Assistant Manager
11

2% offer remote.

Active opportunities

117 live · updated hourly

About this market

Market context

Indirect Tax professionals in London specialise in the advisory, compliance, and strategic management of consumption taxes, customs, and other transaction-based taxes. This field focuses on how these taxes impact businesses and consumers, ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations.

London, as a major financial and commercial hub, sees significant activity in VAT, which is administered by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The standard VAT rate in the UK is 20%, with reduced rates (5%) and zero-rated supplies applicable. Businesses exceeding a taxable turnover of £90,000 must register for VAT, with quarterly or monthly filing obligations. Customs duties are relevant for businesses involved in international trade, particularly post-Brexit.

What's driving demand

Post-Brexit Trade Complexity
Digital Economy Taxation Challenges
Global Supply Chain Optimisation
Increased HMRC Scrutiny and Compliance Burden

Regulatory timeline

2023-01-01Introduction of new VAT penalties regimeimplemented
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2022-04-01Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT expansionimplemented
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2022-04-01Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) implementationimplemented
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Credentials that matter

Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)essential
ACA/ACCA (with tax specialisation)essential
ADIT (Advanced Diploma in International Taxation)valued

Skills & tools

VAT compliance software (e.g., ONESOURCE, Vertex, Avalara)Customs declarations systems (e.g., CDS)Excel financial modellingTax research platforms (e.g., Tolley, CCH)Data analytics for taxAdvisory and client management

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Frequently asked

What is indirect tax in London?: Indirect Tax professionals in London specialise in the advisory, compliance, and strategic management of consumption taxes, customs, and other transaction-based taxes. This field focuses on how these taxes impact businesses and consumers, ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations.
How does indirect tax work in London?: London, as a major financial and commercial hub, sees significant activity in VAT, which is administered by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The standard VAT rate in the UK is 20%, with reduced rates (5%) and zero-rated supplies applicable. Businesses exceeding a taxable turnover of £90,000 must register for VAT, with quarterly or monthly filing obligations. Customs duties are relevant for businesses involved in international trade, particularly post-Brexit.
What credentials matter for Indirect Tax, London roles?: Employers most often look for: Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), ACA/ACCA (with tax specialisation), ADIT (Advanced Diploma in International Taxation).
Which tools and systems appear in Indirect Tax, London job specs?: Commonly cited: VAT compliance software (e.g., ONESOURCE, Vertex, Avalara), Customs declarations systems (e.g., CDS), Excel financial modelling, Tax research platforms (e.g., Tolley, CCH), Data analytics for tax, Advisory and client management.
What do Indirect Tax, London roles pay?: Across 14 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span £40k–£150k.
Who's hiring for Indirect Tax, London?: Live employer mix: In-house / industry 59%, Boutique / mid-tier 25%, Big 4 14%, Law firms 2%.
How many Indirect Tax, London roles are live right now?: 117 live roles on taxjobs.ai.

Salary snapshot

Seniority spread

Active opportunities

Private Client US / UK Tax - Associate

Indirect Tax Manager

Indirect Tax Manager

Private Client Tax Advisory Manager

UK Tax Manager - 12-month fixed term contract

Indirect International Tax Manager

Senior Manager, International Indirect Tax

Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Manager, Tax Structuring & Transactions

Senior Manager, Indirect Tax & VAT

Domestic Tax Consultant - Fully Remote | Upto $140/hr

Tax Accountant

Private Asset Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Customs & Excise Tax Advisor

Global Head of Tax

International Tax Manager

Group Tax Reporting Manager

Group Tax Manager

Senior Tax Analyst