Indirect Tax Manager

Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) | Starting May 2026

Join Cromwell Tools Export and take on a key role within a business committed to Keeping Industry Working. Whether you’re advancing your career or looking for your next rewarding challenge, Cromwell offers an environment where you can grow, achieve, and enjoy the work you do.

At Cromwell, individuality matters. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds and bring unique perspectives, but we are united by one goal: delivering exceptional service to our customers.

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About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to join our team on a full-time fixed-term contract as maternity cover, starting in May 2026.

This role is responsible for the end-to-end ownership of indirect tax compliance, reporting, and advisory matters across Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited and its subsidiaries in both the UK and 9 overseas jurisdictions. Working with internal stakeholders and external tax advisors, you will also play a vital role in strengthening our VAT controls framework through improved design, standardisation, and automation.

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Key Responsibilities

As Indirect Tax Manager, you will lead and support a wide range of tax-related activities across the Group, including:

• Driving the Group’s indirect tax strategy, with support from the Head of Tax and external advisors where required

• Managing all indirect tax compliance obligations, including the preparation, review, and submission of VAT and other indirect tax returns, as well as associated tax payments

• Overseeing VAT accounting and month-end processes, including indirect tax account preparation and reconciliations

• Coordinating with tax advisors across multiple jurisdictions on indirect tax compliance and technical matters

• Leading relationships with tax authorities, including handling enquiries, correspondence, and audits

• Providing practical support to the business in resolving indirect tax queries

• Conducting a full end-to-end VAT risk assessment across the business

• Establishing and maintaining effective financial processes and internal controls to ensure return accuracy and improve operational efficiency

• Managing an ongoing VAT audit and validation programme across the organisation

• Monitoring and advising on changes in indirect tax legislation and assessing business impact

• Delivering training to finance and non-finance teams on indirect tax treatment, accounting system processes, and broader compliance requirements

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What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a tax professional with strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and the confidence to operate across a complex, international business environment.

Essential

• 5+ years’ experience in indirect tax

• Hands-on experience preparing and filing VAT returns

• Strong VAT accounting experience

• Advanced Excel skills

• Experience using SAP or similar large ERP systems

Desirable

• ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualification

• Experience working within a geographically dispersed organisation with international operations

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What You’ll Receive

In return, Cromwell offers a competitive reward package and a supportive working environment designed to help you thrive.

• Competitive salary

• Annual company bonus

• Competitive annual leave allowance

• Annual leave purchase scheme

• Group Personal Pension

• Company-funded Healthcare Cash Plan

• Commitment to employee development plans

• 24/7 wellbeing and employee support

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Free tea and coffee

• Discounted Cromwell products

• Retail and leisure discount scheme

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About Cromwell

Cromwell has been supplying industry for over 50 years, offering an unrivalled range of cutting tools, power tools, hand tools, and safety equipment to customers across industries, professions, and trades.

With next day delivery, a nationwide branch network, and an overnight UK logistics operation, our team of over 1,500 people is proud to support businesses across the country and beyond.

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Our Culture

At Cromwell, we believe that a truly great workplace is one where everyone is treated fairly, valued for who they are, and given the opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture that respects every individual regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, background, disability, race, religion, or belief. We do more than accept differences — we actively work to remove barriers, make adjustments where needed, and empower people to achieve their full potential.

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Equal Opportunities

Cromwell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices.

We also support the armed forces community and will offer an interview to applicants from current or former armed forces backgrounds who meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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Location & Contract Details

• Location: Leicester (Head Office)
  65 Chartwell Drive, Wigston, Leics, UK, LE18 2FS

• Working Hours: 40.25 hours per week

• Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract – Full Time

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Recruitment Contact

Rich Hemmings
MyHR@cromwell.co.uk

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Information for Recruitment Agencies

Cromwell’s preference is always to recruit directly and to promote internal talent wherever possible.

We do not accept speculative CVs or candidate details sent directly to hiring managers. Receipt of such correspondence does not constitute acceptance of any agency terms and conditions, and no agency fees will be payable. Any speculative applications will be treated as direct applications to Cromwell.

We operate a Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Agencies wishing to be considered for inclusion should contact talentacquisition@cromwell.co.uk.

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Apply Now

If you are an experienced indirect tax professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a respected international business, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Cromwell and help us keep industry working.