VAT Manager

Overview

Trainline is hiring a VAT Manager to join the finance team in London, United Kingdom. The organization operates as a leading independent rail platform connecting travelers across app, website, and partner channels. The tax function is transitioning from a fully outsourced model to an in-house advisory and compliance capability, and this role will own the indirect tax position from end to end while reporting to the Group Head of Tax.

What you get

The position offers a salary between 75000 and 85000 GBP per year. Additional benefits include private healthcare and dental insurance, a work from abroad policy permitting 28 days of remote work from other locations, 2-for-1 share purchase plans, an electric vehicle scheme, extra festive time off, family-friendly benefits, personal learning budgets, and regular learning days. The role operates on a hybrid schedule requiring employees to work from the office a minimum of 60 percent of their time over a 12-week period.

Requirements

Applicants must possess deep, practical VAT expertise with hands-on experience managing multi-jurisdiction indirect tax compliance and a strong grasp of UK and EU VAT rules. Candidates need a professional qualification such as ACA, CTA, ACCA, or an equivalent credential, alongside relevant tax-focused experience gained in practice or industry. The role requires strong analytical skills, solid Excel capability, the ability to communicate complex indirect tax matters to non-tax stakeholders, a proactive and solutions-oriented approach, and comfort with change and process improvement. Experience with Microsoft D365, Tableau, or GVRT, as well as exposure to corporation tax, transfer pricing, or employment tax, is considered an advantage.