Title: Senior Indirect Tax Manager Location: Dunstable, hybrid- a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. Job Type: Permanent
It is essential that Whitbread, owner of the leading budget hotel brand Premier Inn remains compliant with all tax obligations whilst optimizing its tax position. The Senior Indirect Tax Manager will use their comprehensive tax technical knowledge, attention to detail and strong communication skills to lead on a range of indirect tax matters. They will build effective relationships with key internal and external customers to support the wider Whitbread strategy.
This role would suit someone with prior industry experience or someone who is looking to make that move from an accounting practice into industry.
Why you’ll love it here:
· Bonus: Enjoy an annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 30% of base salary
· Cash/Car Allowance
· Healthcare: Bupa plus family
· Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands
What you’ll do:
· Manage the indirect tax compliance process for the Whitbread group.
· Provide clear and pragmatic advice to the business on indirect tax matters.
· Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.
· Drive optimisation of reliefs and claims to minimise liabilities.
· Support the Head of Group Tax on tax governance matters including SAO and Tax Strategy.
· Minimise tax risks by ensuring there are processes and controls in place and documented.
· Provide coaching to the Tax Analyst
What we need:
· Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CTA) with minimum 5+ years PQE. Detailed knowledge of UK VAT with relevant sector experience (retail and real estate).
· Ability to work at pace in a high-pressured environment whilst maintaining accuracy and high attention to detail.
· Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Be part of our Finance team at Whitbread:
Times are changing and our ambition is bigger than ever. This means huge things when it comes to budget and forecasting, and that’s where our Finance team really springs into action. Finding the right answers to drive us forwards. With new concepts launching, new spaces secured and reams of plans in motion, there’s no more exciting time to join than right now. Get to experience career growth that moves as fast as we do and be part of framing where we are heading.
We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.
Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.
Job ref: 122175-4492
Advertised: 17 Nov 2025
Application closed: 06 Dec 2025
