European VAT Manager

About VoltaVolta is the category-defining, fully vertically integrated AI infrastructure platform - from capital to clusters to software, under a founder-led enterprise. Our mission is The Utility of Compute™: AI infrastructure as dependable and available as electricity, for every organization that needs it. Launched with a $10B strategic partnership with one of the leading frontier AI labs, a Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz, and a $5B AI Infrastructure Fund, Volta is building the infrastructure layer of the AI era from the ground up.

We are 100+ people across London, Palo Alto, and New York, with rapid growth expectations to hundreds.

About the Role

As Volta's European VAT Manager, reporting to the VP, Tax, you'll own day-to-day VAT compliance and support the development of VAT strategy across our European entities, ensuring we meet our obligations accurately and on time in every jurisdiction we operate in. You'll work closely with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to manage VAT registrations, filings, and audits, while helping the business navigate the evolving European tax landscape as we grow.This is a great opportunity for a VAT specialist who wants ownership over a critical compliance area and the chance to shape how Volta manages indirect tax as it scales across new markets.What You Will Be DoingManage end-to-end VAT compliance across Volta's European entities, including timely and accurate VAT return filings, Intrastat and EC Sales List reporting, and OSS/IOSS obligations where applicableOversee VAT registrations in new jurisdictions as Volta expands, coordinating with local advisors where neededSupport the VP, Tax in developing Volta's European VAT strategy, flagging structuring considerations (e.g., VAT grouping) as the business enters new marketsMonitor changes in EU and local VAT legislation, assessing the impact on Volta's operations and updating processes accordinglyPartner with Finance to ensure VAT is correctly applied across invoicing, billing systems, and intercompany transactionsLead or support VAT audits and inquiries from tax authorities, preparing documentation and responsesEstablish and maintain the VAT compliance calendar and controls, and identify opportunities to automate recurring VAT compliance processesProvide VAT guidance to internal stakeholders on new products, contracts, or business modelsManage relationships with external tax advisors across relevant European jurisdictionsMaintain accurate VAT records and documentation to support internal and external auditsWhat You Bring5+ years of experience in VAT/indirect tax, ideally including in-house experience at a multi-jurisdictional company or time at a Big 4 or advisory firmStrong technical knowledge of EU VAT rules and experience managing compliance across multiple European jurisdictionsProfessional tax or accounting qualification (e.g., CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferredExperience managing VAT registrations, filings, and audits directly with tax authorities or through local advisorsREQStrong analytical skills and comfort working with ERP or billing systems to assess VAT treatmentExcellent communication skills, able to explain VAT

Requirements

clearly to non-tax stakeholdersA proactive, detail-oriented approach, comfortable managing multiple jurisdictions and deadlines at onceExperience working in a fast-growing or international business is a plusStrong analytical skills and comfort working with ERP or billing systems to assess VAT treatmentExcellent communication skills, able to explain VAT

Requirements

clearly to non-tax stakeholdersA proactive, detail-oriented approach, comfortable managing multiple jurisdictions and deadlines at onceExperience working in a fast-growing or international business is a plusREQ-158What We OfferAt Volta, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted and able to grow. We're building a company where you can make an impact, keep a healthy balance between work and life, and build a career you're proud of. As a global team, we do our best to provide great

Benefits

wherever you're based. While some

Benefits

vary by country due to local regulations, we believe looking after our people is simply the right thing to do.Competitive salary based on the work you do here, not your previous salaryEquity in Volta, giving you the opportunity to share in the company's long-term successRetirement/pension contributionsComprehensive health, wellbeing and insurance

Benefits

Generous number of vacation days each yearAdditional InformationEqual OpportunityVolta is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and make employment decisions based on skills,

Qualifications

, experience and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.AccessibilityVolta is committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us at