Tax Intern

LSI Corporation; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 7,300 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Arxada, a global leader in innovative solutions, is seeking a Tax Trainee in Barcelona to support international tax operations. You will gain hands-on experience across corporate taxation, transfer pricing, and intercompany processes while working with tax professionals across jurisdictions.

The role is a part-time internship (20–30 hours/week) for students pursuing a bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field.
• Available for a part-time internship (approximately 20-30 hours per week) and able to balance with academic commitments.
• Business fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to learning and taking ownership.

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize tax filing information for all legal entities across the business.
• Assist with data entry and the preparation of tax reports and related analyses.
• Maintain and update tax databases, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of Transfer Pricing (TP) documentation.
• Create and maintain a listing of existing intercompany (IC) agreements.
• Assist with document collection and compliance-related tax activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to obtain and validate tax-related information.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Tax function.

Skills

English

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel

Office applications

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Law, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved 2 billion CHF in 2025 sales. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,100 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

As a Tax Trainee based in Barcelona, you will play an important role in supporting Arxada’s international tax operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated student to gain hands‑on experience in a global organization, working closely with tax professionals across multiple jurisdictions. You will contribute to the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of tax processes while developing practical knowledge of corporate taxation, transfer pricing, and international business operations. This role offers exposure to a collaborative and dynamic environment where you can learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Essential Job Functions

• Gather and organize tax filing information for all legal entities across the business.
• Assist with data entry and the preparation of tax reports and related analyses.
• Maintain and update tax databases, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of Transfer Pricing (TP) documentation.
• Create and maintain a listing of existing intercompany (IC) agreements.
• Assist with document collection and compliance‑related tax activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to obtain and validate tax‑related information.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Tax function.

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field.
• Available for a part‑time internship (approximately 20-30 hours per week) and able to combine work responsibilities with academic commitments.
• Business fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to learning and taking ownership.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

• Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
• Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high‑performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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