Country SME - Program Compliance (ICO) (VAT)

Location: United Kingdom; audit participation may take place remotely or in person across European jurisdictions.

Company

hirify.global develops cloud compliance technology that connects tax compliance with automated digital solutions, processing customer API calls and tax returns at scale.

What you will do

• Act as a subject matter expert for VAT compliance across one or more EU jurisdictions.
• Manage complex VAT cases, including audits, disputes, escalations, registrations, filings, enquiries, and penalty challenges.
• Lead communication and represent hirify.global in interactions with tax authorities, including audit participation remotely or in person across European jurisdictions.
• Support delivery teams in resolving complex VAT compliance issues and provide guidance on VAT legislation, rulings, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Tax Technology teams on automation, digital filing capabilities, and API-based VAT return submission processes.
• Improve scalable compliance models, self-service approaches, SOPs, documentation, audit readiness, and operational efficiency while mentoring team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant VAT compliance experience within EU jurisdictions.
• Proven experience managing complex VAT cases, audits, and tax authority interactions.
• Strong knowledge of EU VAT legislation and compliance processes.
• Experience working with tax authorities across one or more EU jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations.
• Experience engaging with tax authorities and clients.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience using AI or automation tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, or decision-making in compliance or operational workflows.

Nice to have

• Additional European languages.

Culture & Benefits

• AI is embedded in workflows, decision-making, and products, with daily application to business challenges.
• Compensation package, paid time off, paid parental leave, and potential bonuses.
• Location-dependent private medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion supported by employee resource groups with senior leadership sponsorship.