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Indirect Tax

BLT’s Indirect Tax recruitment Team are renowned as the leading specialists in this field. Back in 1987, we were the first recruiters to identify Indirect Tax as a niche discipline in its own right, and have been instrumental in its growth and development ever since. Our remit covers permanent and interim roles in VAT, Customs & Global Trade and indeed other Indirect Taxes not only in the UK, but also internationally.

As champions of Indirect Tax from its early beginnings, we’ve consequently developed the largest and best developed network of contacts around. We’re preferred partners to a huge array of professional services firms, corporates, financial services institutions and professional bodies, advising on strategy and growth as well as recruitment.

What we do

  • Active leadership in the development of the Indirect Tax discipline, which goes way beyond the typical activities of a recruitment business. Input into strategy, retention, leadership, ideas creation – as well as finding the right talent.
  • Sourcing for VAT, Customs & Global Trade and other Indirect Tax roles at all levels from Partner and Global Head positions right through to Assistant & Accountant roles.
  • Operate globally from central London, working regularly in mainland Europe, Australia, USA, the GCC and Africa as well as many other territories.

Why work with us?

  • Specialist expertise in the Indirect Tax discipline, which you won’t find anywhere else.
  • The largest network of Indirect Tax contacts around, developed over four decades in business.
  • We place specialists in the right role, at the right time, simple as that.
  • Our reputation. Just ask anyone in the Indirect Tax field. We’re friendly, supportive, honest – and willing to go the extra mile.
  • Above all, we love what we do – and you’ll love working with us.
Customs & Global Trade
London
A rare opportunity to join a Big 4 Trade and Customs team at this level. 
VAT
Scotland & Northern Ireland
This firm is proud to have grown its Scottish Indirect Tax practice rapidly in recent years, and would love to find additional high calibre expertise at the Senior Manager/Associate Director grade.
VAT
London
This role provides the opportunity to develop leadership skills, manage client relationships, and work on varied and challenging assignments.
VAT
London
A great opportunity to join a Big 4 team that leads on some of the UK's largest and most complex transactions, including significant international carve-outs and separations.
VAT
London
A unique opportunity to join a fast growing team advising on businesses in the fintech sector and a growing number of UK and International crypto businesses. 
VAT
London
If you’ve strong EU compliance management experience, with experience of handing compliance obligations in various EU countries, it would be great to talk you about our client.
VAT
London
We’re looking to identify an experienced VAT specialist to be based in London to work on planning/advisory for new initiatives and ongoing business, primarily in the UK.
VAT
London
Intriguing position with this major corporate: they’re looking for someone with a core European VAT advisory profile with a keen interest in tax technology and automation.
VAT
London, Northern England
Brand new role with one of the largest corporates around.
VAT
London
If you’re currently in the Big 4 in the UK, at around VAT Manager level, with the technical qualification under your belt, then we’d love to talk to you about joining this wonderful VAT team.
Customs & Global Trade
London, Home Counties England
A new role has arisen with this global brand to join an established Customs team and help manage the increasing complexity or International Trade.
VAT
London
Newly created role in this Big 4 team in London that advises some of the biggest corporate names around.

Meet our Indirect Tax Team

What Our Clients Say

Saffery Champness have worked with BLT on Indirect Tax hiring for decades, and is the first port of call when we’re looking to find the right talent for our business. I particularly appreciate their encyclopaedic knowledge of the Indirect Tax world, and the care taken to ensure that the personality fit is a match for our team.

Sean McGinness, Partner & Head of VAT, Saffery Champness
BLT have placed me on two occasions since 2005 and have helped me recruit high-quality candidates on many others. BLT are my “go to” recruiter for VAT & Indirect Taxes in the UK because they are honest, the relationships are genuine, and the experience is always positive even when the market is tough. Thanks Guy and the BLT team!

Ross Philpott, Head of Indirect Tax (Europe), A.S. Watson
We have successfully partnered with BLT for many years. I trust their straightforward and honest views about the market and candidates, and their observations about our business. They are incredibly knowledgeable about the indirect tax environment, as well as being good fun to work with. Our business relationship with BLT is one I greatly value.

Helen Thompson, Partner, Head of UK Indirect Tax, Deloitte LLP
Having been placed myself with BLT in 1988 I having been dealing with this firm as a recruiter now for the last 20 years . I find that BLT continue to provide a professional service that ensures that I only see candidates who are right for the roles and careers we have on offer.

Robert Warne, Partner, Head of VAT, Crowe UK LLP
What makes Emma, Guy and the team distinct in this market is their passion for all things in the VAT world. They are knowledgeable, candid and have a deep insight into the industry and the people in it. BLT has placed several candidates in the Grant Thornton VAT team all of whom have thrived and so when BLT bring us a candidate, we always give them serious consideration.

Nick Garside, Partner, Indirect Tax, Grant Thornton UK LLP
Partner & Head of VAT, Saffery Champness
Head of Indirect Tax (Europe), A.S. Watson
Partner, Deloitte LLP
Partner, Head of VAT, Crowe UK LLP
Partner, Indirect Tax, Grant Thornton UK LLP
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