Founded by mathematicians and cyber defense experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption. We protect more than 8,400 customers from the world’s most complex threats, including ransomware, cloud, and SaaS attacks.

Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in Cambridge, UK, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cyber security, with technology innovations backed by over 130 patents and pending applications. The company’s European R&D center is located in The Hague, Netherlands.

Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Darktrace has more than 2,400 employees located globally. Customers include public sector agencies, education institutions, media, organizations supplying critical infrastructure, and businesses of all sizes worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company, named one of TIME magazine’s “Most Influential Companies” for 2021 and one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative AI Companies” in 2022. For more information on our cutting-edge technology, visit darktrace.com.

We have a brand new opportunity where we are looking for an Indirect Tax Manager to join our company and our growing Tax team. If you want to work at the cutting edge of technology for a global leader, and are willing to rise to a challenge, we’d love to hear from you! You will be joining a dynamic and talented team, dedicated to supporting the business in a rapidly expanding world-class company.

This is a hybrid role working 2 days a week out of our Central London office.

Responsibilities:

Part of a rapidly expanding business, Darktrace’s tax team faces a wide range of tax obligations, issues and plays an integral role in a range of company-wide projects. The role will be responsible for indirect taxes in over 20 jurisdictions. We are looking for a seasoned professional in indirect tax management to take ownership and charge to work and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth running of Indirect Tax matters. Specifically, you'll be assisting on;

• Preparing, reviewing and submitting VAT returns for EU and non-EU jurisdictions, leveraging advisers where appropriate, ensuring submission of returns within deadlines
• Reconciling GL sales to reported VAT sales, including monthly GL reconciliations and monthly GL Journals
• Monitoring and optimising the Indirect Tax position
• Act in an advisory capacity to the business with regard to Indirect Taxes
• Ongoing assessment of any changes required to the VAT return procedure as a result of business and/or regulatory changes
• Ensuring internal processes and procedures, both within the VAT team and across the business, are fit for purpose
• You will be the VAT Subject Matter Expert for projects across the business, providing technical expertise and a framework for VAT compliant change
• Managing information and data requests from external audit teams and Tax Authorities

Candidate Requirements:

You'll be able to demonstrate experience in preparing and reviewing VAT returns. Knowledge of customs and/or US sales tax would be very useful as would exposure to tax technology and ERP systems (Workday experience preferable). We would expect candidates to have a solid background in tax and be CTA or a qualified accountant with solid indirect tax experience either in practice or an inhouse tax role. Candidates should be university educated with a relevant degree.

• Given our tremendous growth this is a fast-paced role, so you need to make sure you’re an organised, pro-active individual who is adaptable to change.
• Due to the nature of an ever-changing environment, we’re looking for someone who has a keen eye for detail, and natural ability to solve problems.

Benefits we offer:

• 23 days paid holiday plus UK bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after two years’ service,
• Additional birthday day off,
• Salary Sacrifice pension scheme with 4% employer contribution and minimum 5% employee contribution,
• Optional BUPA private medical insurance for you and your immediate family,
• Life assurance with a benefit of 4x your annual basic salary,
• Employee Assistance Programme offering both on-line and telephone support and resources to you and your family,
• Cycle to work scheme.

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