We are seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to join our team at Luxfer MEL Technologies. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all VAT and Indirect Tax related activities within the company.

• Oversee and manage all VAT and Indirect Tax related activities within the company.
• Ensure compliance with Indirect Tax regulations and international accounting standards.
• Ensure timely submission and payment of all indirect tax returns.
• Control and reconcile VAT GL balances.
• Main point of contact for all indirect tax matters for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with the wider accounting and finance team.
• Identify and evaluate key Indirect Tax risks and opportunities, ensuring effective risk management processes are operated and reported.
• Communicate key VAT issues concisely to non-tax specialists and to influence and implement the necessary process improvements leading to the optimisation of the indirect tax processes and systems.
• Maintain good technical knowledge and keep abreast of any indirect tax legislation changes affecting Operations.
• Line management of one team member to ensure continuous progression and work quality.
• Deal with VAT and indirect tax audits and investigations.
• Take the lead on VAT projects and improvement initiatives in line with overall Finance Strategy.
• Maintain the tax determination and configuration of the business ERPs and tax tools.
• Produce and maintain standardised end to end process documentation.

• Strong knowledge of VAT accounting and compliance.
• Experience in manufacturing business.
• Experience with SAP and Sage.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and keep to deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Desire to learn and develop self and others.
• Ability to drive change.
• Proven 'right to reside' in the UK.

Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global materials technology company with business units specialising in the design, manufacture and supply of high-performance materials, components and gas cylinders to customers in a broad range of growing end-markets around the world. We are committed to a culture of teamwork, open communication, and the personal development of each member of our team.

We believe everyone here can make a difference, and our people are testament to that. By hiring the best talent and providing the best tools for our people to get the job done, we give everyone the chance to share in our success.