Global VAT Compliance Analyst – Remote/Barcelona

EMEA Recruitment; Barcelona; Remote; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment has exclusive partnered with an established multinational consumer goods organization to search for a Global VAT Compliance Analyst. Location: Barcelona, Spain.

Working model: Remote / Flexible Working. The successful candidate will join an established Global Tax Compliance team, handling VAT/GST returns and cross-border projects across multiple jurisdictions while supporting indirect tax initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on VAT/GST compliance experience.
• Experience across multiple VAT jurisdictions highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with business impact awareness.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with financial data.
• Fluent English with excellent communication across international stakeholders.
• Experience in a multinational, Big Four, or SAP environment is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT/GST returns and related filings across jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with deadlines, payments, and reporting.
• Perform VAT reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Collaborate with international finance teams and external service providers.
• Support audits and monitor changes in indirect tax legislation.
• Contribute to projects involving process improvements and tax reporting.

Skills

VAT compliance

Excel (Advanced)

Analytical thinking

Communication

English fluency

Cross-border experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

EMEA Recruitment has exclusive partnered with an established multinational consumer goods organization to search for a Global VAT Compliance Analyst. Location: Barcelona, Spain.

Working model: Remote / Flexible Working. The successful candidate will join an established Global Tax Compliance team, handling VAT/GST returns and cross-border projects across multiple jurisdictions while supporting indirect tax initiatives.