Global VAT/GST Compliance Analyst

EMEA Recruitment; Barcelona; Remote; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment represents a multinational consumer goods company to recruit a Global VAT/GST Compliance Analyst in Barcelona. This permanent, full-time role offers remote/flexible working and international tax exposure across multiple jurisdictions.

You will prepare VAT/GST returns, perform reconciliations, support audits and collaborate with cross-border finance teams and service providers. Fluency in English and advanced Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on VAT/GST compliance experience.
• Experience across multiple VAT jurisdictions is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with financial data.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT/GST returns and Intrastat declarations across jurisdictions.
• Ensure filing deadlines and payment obligations are met.
• Perform VAT reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Collaborate with international finance teams and external providers.
• Support audits and monitor changes in indirect tax legislation.
• Contribute to projects involving system improvements and reporting.

Skills

VAT compliance

Multi-jurisdiction experience

Advanced Excel

English communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Global VAT/GST Compliance Analyst

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Working Model: Remote / Flexible Working

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We have exclusively partnered with an established multinational organization in the consumer goods sector on their search for a Global VAT/GST Compliance Analyst.

Our client operates internationally, serving both consumer and professional markets through an extensive global distribution network. With a strong market presence and a focus on innovation, the business offers a collaborative, international working environment.

The successful candidate will join an established Global Tax Compliance team, taking responsibility for VAT/GST compliance across multiple jurisdictions while supporting wider indirect tax initiatives and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit VAT/GST returns, Intrastat declarations and related indirect tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with filing deadlines, payment obligations and relevant reporting requirements.
• Perform VAT reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and support their resolution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, international finance teams and external service providers on indirect tax matters.
• Support internal and external audits, respond to VAT/GST queries and monitor changes in indirect tax legislation.
• Contribute to projects involving supply chain changes, IT system improvements and evolving tax reporting requirements.

Key Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on VAT/GST compliance experience, including preparing VAT calculations and returns.
• Experience working across multiple VAT jurisdictions is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand the wider business impact of transactions.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Fluent English, with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with international stakeholders.
• Previous experience within a multinational organization, Big Four firm or working with SAP would be advantageous but is not essential.