Tax Manager

ESTEVE; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ESTEVE is seeking a Tax Manager to join our Legal team within Finance. You will coordinate with local and international tax advisors, support tax compliance across Spain and other jurisdictions, and contribute to M&A and restructuring projects.

The role demands strong knowledge of VAT regulations and the ability to advise internal stakeholders on complex tax issues. You will monitor regulatory developments, support audits, and drive process improvements in tax reporting and data quality.

Formación

• Strong knowledge of Spanish and EU VAT regulations.
• Experience in taxation and in tax law firm or big 4.
• Experience providing VAT advice on treatment and withholdings.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple jurisdictions and deadlines.
• Familiarity with international VAT frameworks.
• Experience in providing advice to multinational companies.
• Experience in tax audits and tax proceedings before the tax authorities.
• Participation in M&A transactions and restructurings.
• Fluent in Spanish & English; third European language a plus.
• Microsoft Office suite (Excel is a must).
• Strong technical expertise and attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Tax compliance in Spain, including VAT returns and SII reporting.
• Coordinate with international VAT compliance for EU and non-EU subsidiaries.
• Advise internal stakeholders on tax implications of new business initiatives.
• Support tax audits and manage tax risk across jurisdictions.
• Participate in tax structuring, M&A and integration projects.
• Monitor regulatory VAT developments and implement changes.
• Drive process improvement and digitalization of tax reporting.
• Liaise with external advisors and tax authorities.

Conocimientos

VAT knowledge

Tax compliance

M&A experience

International tax

Communication

Deadline management

English fluent

Spanish fluent

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TAX Manager

Main Role

As part of our continued growth and international expansion, we are looking for a Tax Manager to join our Legal team within Finance. In this role, you will support the company's global tax operations by coordinating with local and international tax advisors, contributing to M&A and corporate restructuring projects, advising internal stakeholders on the tax implications of new business initiatives, and supporting tax audits in Spain and across multiple jurisdictions. You will play a key role in ensuring tax compliance while helping the business grow in a dynamic international environment.

Main responsibilities

1. Tax Compliance in Spain

• Review VAT returns (monthly/quarterly), SII reporting, and related informative filings.
• Manage other applicable indirect taxes (e.g., transfer taxes, stamp duty, excise duties on alcohol, plastic tax, local taxes).
• Review VAT accounting and perform reconciliations.
• Manage VAT refund processes and monitor recoverable balances.

2. International Coordination

• Oversee VAT and indirect tax compliance for international subsidiaries (EU and non-EU).
• Coordinate with local tax advisors and in-country finance teams.
• Review international VAT returns and monitor local filing obligations and registrations.
• Support VAT registrations in new jurisdictions (business expansion, new supply chain flows, etc.).

3. Internal Advisory

• Provide VAT advice to internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales).
• Analyze complex transactions (cross-border operations, triangular transactions, EU and non-EU transfers of own goods, etc.).
• Participate in tax structuring, M&A and integration projects.
• Identify and mitigate indirect tax risks.
• Support tax audits and inspections.
• Implement and strengthen internal tax controls.

5. Process Improvement & Digitalization

• Optimize tax compliance and reporting processes.
• Participate in tax technology and automation projects.
• Improve tax data quality within ERP systems.

6. Regulatory Monitoring

• Monitor VAT and indirect tax regulatory developments at local and international levels.
• Assess business impact and ensure timely implementation of changes.

Organization chart & Job Relationships

Line Manager: Tax Director

Direct Reporting: Tax Specialist and trainee (shared with other Tax manager)

External Relationships: Tax international advisors,Tax Authorities,Customer and providers, among others.

Key skills and experience required

• Strong knowledge of Spanish and EU VAT regulations
• Solid experience in taxation
• Previous experience in tax law firm or big 4 tax department is required.
• Experience in providing advice in connection with VAT treatment and withholdings
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple jurisdictions and deadlines.
• Familiarity with international VAT frameworks
• Experience in providing advice to multinational companies
• Experience in tax audits and tax proceedings before the tax authorities
• Participation in M&A transactions and restructurings
• Fluent in Spanish & English (3rd European language a plus)
• Microsoft office suite (Excel is a must)
• Strong technical expertise and attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.