EMEA Indirect tax analyst Retail Up to £80k

Goodman Masson; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent tax consultancy firm is seeking a talented EMEA Indirect Tax Analyst to join their team in London. This role involves leading VAT reporting and indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions while supporting tax audits and providing advisory services. The ideal candidate is degree-qualified and tax/accountancy certified with 3-5 years of relevant experience. They should possess strong analytical and communication skills, and be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a tax-focused role, ideally with indirect tax exposure.
• Strong understanding of VAT and indirect tax principles across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret financial and tax data.

Responsibilities

• Lead on VAT reporting and indirect tax compliance across multiple EMEA entities.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of indirect tax returns.
• Support tax audits and liaise with authorities and external advisors.

Skills

VAT reporting

Indirect tax compliance

Tax classification

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree-qualified and tax/accountancy certified

Job description

We re seeking a talented and motivated EMEA Indirect Tax Analyst to join a high-performing team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions, develop deep expertise in indirect tax, and gain exposure to strategic tax projects in a global environment. You ll be working closely with senior stakeholders in both EMEA and the US, delivering compliance, advisory and governance support on a variety of tax matters all while helping to improve processes and drive continuous innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on VAT reporting and indirect tax compliance across multiple EMEA entities.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of indirect tax returns.
• Act as the main point of contact for product and service tax classification.
• Support tax audits and liaise with authorities and external advisors.
• Conduct research and provide advisory support on indirect tax matters.
• Contribute to transfer pricing documentation and analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and strengthen governance.
• Collaborate on risk management initiatives and ensure compliance frameworks are robust.

What we re looking for

• Degree-qualified and tax/accountancy certified.
• 3 5 years experience in a tax-focused role, ideally with indirect tax exposure.
• Strong understanding of VAT and indirect tax principles across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret financial and tax data.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex tax concepts.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.

If you re ambitious, analytically minded, and ready to make an impact on a global scale, we d love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Mo Hanslod at Goodman Masson