Tax Analyst

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 exclusively partnered with an established multinational consumer goods organization in its search for a Global VAT 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.

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Working Model: Remote / Flexible Working

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Key Responsibilities of the Global VAT Compliance Analyst:

• 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

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.