Indirect Tax Manager, International Tax

Indirect Tax Manager, International Tax

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.

We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.

About the role

We are seeking an Indirect Tax Specialist to join our growing international tax team. In this role, you will assume responsibility for VAT and indirect tax strategy across multiple jurisdictions and will contribute to broader international tax and cross-border compliance initiatives.

You will serve as the primary expert on VAT and indirect tax matters, ensuring that our global operations—including digital services, AI infrastructure, and cross-border transactions—are structured and reported in accordance with relevant regulations. As a key member of a focused and results-oriented team, you will develop scalable tax processes, provide guidance on complex operational issues, and support the company’s continued international expansion.

This position presents an outstanding opportunity for an VAT specialist who excels in dynamic, technology-driven environments and seeks to play a significant role in shaping the tax strategy of a rapidly growing organisation.

What you'll be doing

• Lead all VAT and indirect tax matters across the UK, EU, and other international markets where Nscale operates.
• Provide technical guidance on VAT treatment of digital services, AI infrastructure, and cross-border supplies.
• Manage VAT registrations, returns, and reporting, working closely with local advisors and internal finance teams.
• Develop and implement robust indirect tax processes and controls to ensure compliance and scalability as the business expands.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams to advise on transactional flows, intercompany arrangements, and new market entry from a VAT perspective.
• Support corporate tax planning and international structuring projects, ensuring VAT implications are understood and managed.
• Monitor VAT and indirect tax developments globally (e.g., e-invoicing, digital reporting, platform economy rules) and proactively assess business impacts.

About you

• ACA, CTA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• 8+ years of experience in VAT/indirect tax, ideally with exposure to international operations and digital business models.
• Deep understanding of UK and EU VAT legislation, with practical experience handling complex cross-border transactions.
• Strong technical and commercial judgment — able to translate VAT requirements into clear operational guidance.
• Broader awareness of international tax principles and willingness to engage on corporate or employment tax topics when needed.
• Detail-oriented, pragmatic, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Collaborative approach with excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset.

About Nscale

At Nscale, you'll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact. We're building something extraordinary, and we want you at the core.

• Highly competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months . 🚀
• Join the fastest-growing tech startup , your chance to push boundaries, collaborate with brilliant minds, and make your mark on cutting-edge AI. ✨
• Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by trying new things, leading, challenging the status quo, and owning your impact, always with our full support.
• Human-First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first . 🫶🏽 Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments.

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.