EMEA Indirect Tax Analyst

Brewer Morris; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Analyst in London to manage EMEA compliance and engage in business partnering. The role involves preparing VAT returns, collaborating with global teams, and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Candidates should possess a strong VAT background, excellent communication skills, and problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in VAT/Indirect Tax (in-house or practice).
• Fluent English is essential; other European languages are a plus.
• Professional qualifications preferred but not a must.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT returns across the EMEA region.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies with local finance.
• Support VAT GL reconciliations and ensure accuracy in finance processes.

Skills

VAT/Indirect Tax

Accounting processes

Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering/Finance/Accounting degree

Professional tax/accounting qualifications (CTA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

Job description

I’m working exclusively with a FTSE listed global leader, supporting them on a key hire within their high-performing Indirect Tax function. With an international footprint spanning multiple countries, they’re a major player and Indirect Tax plays a crucial role in ensuring that global operations remain fully compliant and commercially agile.

The EMEA Indirect Tax team sits within a broader global function and is responsible for managing VAT returns annually, supporting business-led change, platform reporting, and the tax impact of global transactions. They’re collaborative, technical, and well-respected internally. The right person will thrive in a team that balances compliance with genuine value-add.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Indirect Tax Analyst to take ownership of EMEA compliance while also getting involved in business partnering, system change projects, and cross-functional problem-solving. You’ll be working closely with a global tax network, local finance teams, and outsourced partners, acting as a key contact across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT returns across the EMEA region
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in coordination with local finance and shared services
• Support VAT GL reconciliations and ensure accuracy of finance processes (journals, postings, etc.)
• Liaise with the business and tax authorities on queries, audits, and process changes
• Assist with VAT system testing (SAP), especially as rules or operations change
• Deliver VAT training and support to key internal stakeholders
• Work closely with the EMEA Indirect Tax Manager on both BAU and project-based work

What They’re Looking For

• Prior experience in VAT/Indirect Tax (in-house or practice)
• Good knowledge of accounting processes and indirect tax frameworks
• Strong Excel skills
• Confident communicator – someone who can translate complex VAT issues into clear business language
• Resilience, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset
• Fluent English is essential; other European languages (German, Spanish, Italian, French) are a plus
• Professional tax/accounting qualifications (CTA / CIMA / ACA / ACCA) are preferred but not a must

This business has real scale and momentum, but what sets it apart is the quality of its people. Values-led, forward-thinking, and commercially aware, the tax function is embedded in the business and respected for its strategic input – not just its compliance. You’ll be joining a collaborative, outcomes-driven team that genuinely cares about what they do and how they work.

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