Indirect Tax Manager

Role OverviewWe are looking for a skilled Indirect Tax Manager to lead our global indirect tax framework covering VAT/GST sales & use tax and e-invoicing mandates.Reporting to the Head of Tax this will be a hands-on and strategic role blending compliance oversight with process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.Youll be the go-to expert for indirect tax matters driving automation managing audits and advising on business changes.This is a Hybrid role with an expectation of 2 days a week at the Basingstoke officeYou WillCompliance Leadership: Ensure accurate and timely filings payments and reconciliations for indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions. Maintain a robust tax calendar and control environment.Advisory & Risk Management: Advise on the tax impact of contracts pricing promotions and new market entries. Provide practical guidance to commercial teams.Audit Management: Lead interactions with tax authorities manage audits and controversies and negotiate settlements as needed.Systems & Automation: Own tax determination and reporting logic in ERP and billing platforms (D365 Avalara). Champion automation data quality and process standardization.Controls & Documentation: Maintain process narratives risk/control matrices and technical position papers. Implement reconciliations and exception handling.Transactional Accuracy: Monitor tax coding for AP/AR reverse charge place-of-supply rules exemptions and evidence requirements. Oversee product taxability and certificate management.Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Finance AP/AR Procurement Legal IT Logistics and Commercial teams on billing flows contracts supply chain and systems changes.Project Support: Contribute to business restructurings supply chain optimization e-invoicing/real-time reporting mandates and new country launches.Training & Enablement: Deliver indirect tax training for finance and commercial teams. Foster a culture of tax compliance by design.RequirementsDegree-level education and relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ATT CTA ACA/ACCA).6 years of indirect tax experience in industry or accountancy with multi-jurisdiction exposure.Strong knowledge of VAT/GST sales & use tax rules place-of-supply digital services/marketplace regimes and e-invoicing mandates.Hands-on experience with Microsoft D365 ERP and tax engines (e.g. Avalara) is ideal.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to operate independently prioritize and deliver on projects.Exposure to customs duties/tariffs and import/export processes is a plus.Business OverviewGenusis an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company headquartered in the UK and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world a mission that is important to a sustainable future.Our vision is clear:Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.Our ValuesCollaborate as One TeamCreate Value for CustomersInnovate with PurposeNever stop improvingDEIGenus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background your role or your area of work you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires challenges and supports you to succeed.Tackling climate change:Monitor and identify goals for the reduction of our GHG emissions from our own operations.Drive porcine and bovine genetic improvements which support productivity gains and improve feed efficiency enabling a reduction in the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of milk or meat producedIdentify facility and other opportunities for reductions in GHG emissions consistent with our goalsPartner and advocate for policies that advance positive climate goals and identified United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Benefits OverviewPerformance related bonus25 days holidays Bank HolidaysPensionPrivate Medical coverHealth Cash back schemeEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee share planFlexible Working Policy (Where appropriate/practicable)Enhanced maternityleave12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMPComprehensive L&D program including career development programs access to Genus University and Mango (languages)Equal Employment OpportunitiesGenus is an equal opportunity accordance with anti-discrimination law it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.Recruitment Fraud WarningGenus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer software or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Tax Experience,Accounting Software,GAAP,QuickBooks,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Analysis Skills,Research Experience,SOX,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1