Europe VAT Compliance Manager/Senior Manager - #2169741

Responsibilities
About the team:
The Europe Tax team is building to work with other corporate functions on tax advisory, planning, structuring, and tax controversy. We ensure compliance with direct (corporate income tax) and indirect tax and solve tax related issues.

TikTok is seeking an enthusiastic VAT Compliance Manager to join the Tax team in London to support its rapid business growth in Europe. The ideal candidate has solid VAT compliance experience in indirect tax in the UK and across the EU and possesses strong technical and analytical skills in order to ensure that accurate filings are made on time. The role requires an individual that has a keen eye for detail whilst having a big picture mindset, is proactive and accountable in driving process improvement changes and can communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
- Manage EU VAT compliance submissions.
- Work closely with outsourced tax compliance service providers to provide data and support with the preparation, review and submission of indirect tax filings.
- Ensure that business developments that impact VAT reporting are appropriately reflected in VAT filings.
- Assess and review emerging VAT registration requirements.
- Liaise with the VAT advisory managers to understand and consider transactions that may impact VAT reporting. This includes monitoring ongoing changes in indirect tax legislation in countries across the region (e.g. VAT rates) and sharing knowledge so that it can be applied in practice.
- Assist with ensuring that all indirect tax processes are documented in writing.
- Assist the team with process improvement initiatives, including the identification of opportunities, and supporting new process/system changes.
- Provide support for audits (internal and external).
- Act as an operational point of contact for other finance teams for general business/operational VAT queries.
- Assist tax technology implementations and automations with our ERP and IT systems, to drive efficiency and improve end-to-end tax processes and controls.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience in indirect tax compliance gained from working in-house or within a professional services firm (any management experience is desirable).
- Understanding of UK indirect tax principles and EU rules.
- Good proficiency in IT and Excel skills (any experience with using tax technology tools such as Alteryx is a plus).
- Experience in the digital economy and e-commerce would be an advantage.
- Expertise in international VAT across both B2C and B2B contexts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to deliver results in fast-paced and dynamic environments. A self-starter.

About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.


Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.