Indirect Tax Manager

We are easyJet – a FTSE-100 listed, multi-billion pound low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.

We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

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Read on if you

• Have current experience and knowledge of UK and European indirect taxes
• Enjoy working in a dynamic environment and building strong relationships across teams
• Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week

The Team
You’ll join a collaborative and high-performing finance team, working closely with colleagues across the business, including finance, holidays, treasury, and the Group Head of Tax. Together, we ensure easyJet’s indirect tax affairs are expertly managed and fully optimised.

The Role
As Indirect Tax Manager, you’ll take ownership of the indirect tax affairs for the worldwide easyJet Group. You’ll:

• Manage and review all UK and European VAT, APD, Intrastat and EC Sales list returns, ensuring timely and accurate submissions
• Oversee indirect tax aspects of key accounting systems and processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency
• Provide expert advice on indirect tax matters for business proposals, projects, M&A transactions and ad hoc queries
• Identify opportunities to improve indirect tax cashflows and accounting impact
• Lead the end-to-end management of external tax advisers and engagement with tax authorities, including audits and enquiries
• Keep process notes up to date and ensure changes in legislation are incorporated into business practices
• Collaborate closely with the wider finance team and external auditors to ensure seamless delivery and compliance

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in UK and European indirect taxes
• Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills
• Educated to degree level with a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CTA, CIMA or IIA) and at least 2 years PQE
• Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated experience of cross-functional working
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

What you’ll get in return

• Up to 20% maximum bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• 7% pension contributions
• Excellent staff travel benefits
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday
• Various flexible benefits and extras

Practicalities
This full-time role will be based in Luton and will be 40 hours per week. We support hybrid working and we spend 60% of our time per month in the office.

Reasonable Adjustments
At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at ma.recruitment@easyjet.com. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

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