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 58%, Boutique / mid-tier 24%, Big 4 16%, Law firms 2%.

Indirect Tax Jobs in London

We're tracking 143 live indirect tax roles in London.

Salary snapshot

£40k–£150k

Median £75k

Based on 14 live roles with pay data.

Seniority spread

Manager
58
Senior Manager
25
Analyst
18
Director/Head of Tax
16
Senior/Assistant Manager
14

2% offer remote.

Active opportunities

143 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 58%, Boutique / mid-tier 24%, Big 4 16%, Law firms 2%.
How many Indirect Tax, London roles are live right now?: 143 live roles on taxjobs.ai.

Salary snapshot

Seniority spread

Active opportunities

Senior Tax Associate

Senior Tax Manager

Private Client US / UK Tax - Associate

Indirect Tax Manager

Assistant Accountant, Indirect tax

Indirect Tax Manager

Private Client Tax Advisory Manager

Partner, Group Head of Tax

UK Tax Manager - 12-month fixed term contract

Indirect International Tax Manager

Solution Consultant - Indirect Tax

Tax Manager, EMEA

Senior Manager, International Indirect Tax

Director, VAT UK & Europe (London)

Senior Tax Accountant

Group Tax Manager

Private Business Tax, Senior Associate

Senior Manager, Tax Structuring & Transactions

Senior Manager, Indirect Tax & VAT

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