Finance and compliance manager Europe This is a hands-on Finance Manager role based at the company''s Buckingham head office with end-to-end responsibility for VAT and tax processes covering the Belgian operations and general finance transactions. The role will design and run VAT processes, ensure Belgian tax compliance, liaise with external advisors and authorities, and put in place robust controls and reporting to the Group Finance team. You will be the subject-matter expert on Belgian/EU VAT and a key bridge between UK HQ, local Belgian operations and external tax advisors.Key responsibilitiesOwn and operate VAT processes for Belgian operations (registrations, filings, VAT reclaim process, Intrastat/EC Sales Lists where applicable).Provide technical VAT and indirect tax advice on cross-border supplies of goods and services, place-of-supply issues and reverse-charge treatments.Ensure Belgian tax compliance and statutory submissions are met on time; co-ordinate with external Belgian tax/accounting advisors and manage relationships with local authorities.Prepare, review and approve Belgian VAT returns and supporting reconciliations; ensure correct VAT treatment is applied in the ERP.Support corporate tax and other direct tax requirements for Belgian entity (liaise with tax advisers to prepare local filings, tax computations and disclosures).Implement and continuously improve VAT / tax controls, SOPs and automation to minimise risk and improve efficiency.Lead VAT audits/queri