Indirect Tax Analyst - #2186511

Your new company
A global manufacturing business with operations across multiple international jurisdictions is looking to appoint an Indirect Tax Analyst to join its growing Group Tax team. Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of VAT and indirect tax matters while partnering with finance teams across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded finance professional looking to develop a career in tax, whether you already have indirect tax experience or are seeking your first specialist tax role.


Your new role
Reporting to the Senior Indirect Tax Manager, you will support the delivery of indirect tax compliance activities across multiple entities and jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat declarations and other indirect tax filings
• Performing reconciliations and validating financial data to ensure accurate reporting
• Analysing large volumes of transactional data and investigating discrepancies
• Supporting VAT compliance processes and maintaining detailed audit trails
• Working closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Finance teams to resolve tax-related issues
• Assisting with responses to tax authority queries, audits and information requests
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and efficiencies
• Building knowledge across VAT, customs and wider indirect tax matters

This role offers excellent exposure to both technical tax matters and broader financial processes, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build along-term career in tax.


What you'll need to succeed

• Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Tax, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across different business functions
• Experience within finance, accounting, tax, audit or data analysis would be beneficial
• Previous VAT or indirect tax experience is advantageous but not essential

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Exposure to a global tax function and international operations
• Structured development and training within indirect tax
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced tax professionals
• Broad stakeholder exposure across finance, operations and commercial teams
• Clear scope for progression within a growing Group Tax function

What you need to do now
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