Tax Manager
Pubblicato il 01-08-2026 - OJ Digital in Varese
Tax Manager – VAT - Italy
€70,000–€85,000 + Benefits | Italy | Hybrid – 3 days per week in office
The Role
Our client is a global leader in VAT compliance, VAT reclaim and tax technology, supporting businesses across Europe, the Americas and APAC.
With a team of more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, they combine deep technical tax expertise with innovative technology to help clients navigate increasingly complex indirect tax requirements.
They are looking for an experienced
VAT Manager
to become the in-house technical lead for Italy.
This is not a high-volume VAT return preparation role.
Instead, you'll provide technical leadership on complex Italian VAT matters, support international teams, improve compliance processes, liaise with tax authorities and play a key role in shaping the future of the firm's VAT offering.
You'll also have the opportunity to broaden your expertise through involvement in tax advisory, e-invoicing, tax technology and wider international tax projects.
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Responsibilities
Act as the in-house technical specialist for Italian VAT matters
Support compliance teams with complex or non-standard VAT issues
Lead tax authority audits and enquiries, acting as the primary point of contact with the
Agenzia delle Entrate
Oversee VAT refund claims and related correspondence
Review and quality assure complex VAT filings
Develop, document and improve internal VAT compliance processes and quality standards
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, ensuring the wider business remains informed and compliant
Provide technical guidance and training to colleagues across international teams
Act as the escalation point for jurisdiction-specific client queries
Support tax advisory work, e-invoicing initiatives and wider international tax projects
Drive continuous improvement across processes, controls and service delivery
Requirements
8+ years' experience in taxation, with strong expertise in Italian VAT
Extensive experience in VAT compliance and VAT refund processes
Proven experience managing tax authority audits and enquiries
Relevant degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Law or a related discipline
Relevant degree together with recognised tax advisor status or equivalent professional tax qualification in Italy.
Fluent Italian and professional-level English
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Process-driven mindset with a passion for improving systems and quality
Comfortable working independently within an international, matrixed organisation
Package
€70,000–€85,000 salary
Hybrid working (3 days per week in office)
Join a globally recognised tax services and technology business
Opportunity to become the technical VAT lead for Italy
Exposure to international tax, advisory and technology projects
Ongoing professional development and long-term career progression within a growing global organisation