VAT Associate

Indirect Tax Analyst/Associate - Financial Services (EMEA)

Location: London (Hybrid working available)

Type: Full-time

Overview:

A leading financial institution is seeking an Indirect Tax Analyst or Associate to join its EMEA tax team. This role offers the chance to contribute to a growing business by supporting indirect and operational tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

Indirect Tax Compliance

* Prepare periodic and annual VAT returns across EMEA, including UK adjustments
* Review transactional data to ensure correct VAT treatment
* Investigate discrepancies and support VAT audits
* Assist with VAT Group compliance and intra-group transactions
* Maintain VAT reporting calendar and reconcile VAT accounts
* Review and approve debtor invoices for VAT accuracy

Operational Tax Compliance

* Support preparation of FATCA/CRS reports and UK BBSI returns
* Assist with internal reporting and documentation

Regulatory & Process Support

* Monitor and implement tax legislation changes
* Respond to internal tax queries and support training initiatives
* Maintain tax policies and contribute to process improvements and automation projects

Requirements:

* 2-5 years of experience in indirect tax, ideally in-house
* Progressing towards a professional qualification (e.g. ATT, AAT, ACCA, ACA, CTA)
* Strong understanding of accounting principles and VAT regulations
* Advanced Excel skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
* Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
* Collaborative mindset and stakeholder focus

Desirable:

* Familiarity with partial exemption methods
* Knowledge of FATCA/CRS and other operational taxes
* Experience in financial services

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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