Indirect Tax Manager

Role: Indirect Tax Manager

Location: Horwich, BL6 6JW

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: Competitive (Depending on experience)

Company: Cumberland Farms UK

About the Role:

Cumberland Farms UK is looking for an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to join our Group Finance team. Our team of Indirect Tax Managers support all of our European territories, with each manager taking ownership of a specific country or region.

Reporting to the Indirect Tax Director, you will be responsible for indirect tax compliance, VAT reporting, and providing expert guidance on VAT matters within your assigned territory.

Working closely with Finance teams, external advisors, and tax authorities, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance, managing indirect tax risk, and supporting the wider business with day-to-day tax queries and strategic initiatives.

Why Join Cumberland Farms?

• Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme
• Grow your career – gain accredited qualifications, apprenticeships, and progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week (dependent on role and business needs)
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Cycle to Work and Car Scheme available
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Annual leave buy back scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days
• Discounted gym membership – stay healthy and save on fitness costs
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Wellbeing facilities – space to relax and recharge
• Free secure on-site parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Free VDU eye test

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing indirect tax compliance, VAT reporting, and filings for your assigned country or region, ensuring accurate and timely submissions
• Providing expert advice on VAT and indirect tax matters to Finance and operational teams within your assigned territory
• Identifying opportunities to improve VAT efficiency and support indirect tax planning initiatives within your country or region
• Managing relationships with external advisors, tax authorities, and key stakeholders
• Supporting tax audits, enquiries, and investigations, ensuring issues are resolved effectively
• Providing indirect tax support on acquisitions, restructures, and other strategic business projects
• Working closely with Finance, IT, and SAP teams to ensure indirect tax requirements are embedded within systems and processes
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of indirect tax legislation and regulatory developments

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.

What we’re looking for:

• CTA qualified (or equivalent) with strong indirect tax experience gained within industry or practice
• Proven experience managing VAT compliance and reporting responsibilities
• Strong technical knowledge of VAT and wider indirect taxes, including GST, Sales Tax, or Excise Duties
• Experience supporting tax audits, enquiries, and compliance reviews
• Ability to build effective relationships with external advisors, tax authorities, and internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legislation and provide practical solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical matters clearly to non-tax stakeholders
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Who is Cumberland Farms?

Cumberland Farms has a proud heritage dating back to 1939 and today is part of a global retail organization serving customers and communities across multiple markets including the U.S., U.K., Germany and Benelux. With operations spanning convenience retail, foodservice, fuel, and other retail formats, our business is supported by a broad network of stores, sites, distribution operations, and support teams.

As our global organization transitions under the Cumberland Farms brand, our businesses, including those historically operating as EG Group, are coming together with shared values, capabilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and colleagues.

Together, we are building on the strength and heritage of our businesses while creating a more connected global organization with a clear strategic direction and a continued focus on supporting our customers, colleagues, and communities across all the markets we serve. .

Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by Cumberland Farms.