EMEA Tax Analyst

Michael Page (UK); Chiswick; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A global retail/hospitality company based in Chiswick is seeking an EMEA Tax Analyst to support all tax matters across Europe and liaise with tax authorities. Responsibilities include VAT reporting, managing indirect taxes, and providing insights on compliance. Applicants should have a degree in tax or accountancy and a strong understanding of indirect taxes. This role offers a competitive salary, a 10% bonus, and a hybrid working model, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

10% bonus

Leadership Stock Plan

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

4% pension contribution

3 x annual life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

30% in store discount

Qualifications

• Degree educated and qualified or finalist in tax or accountancy.
• Strong understanding of indirect taxes with international exposure advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage and analyze financial data.
• Familiar with reporting systems and regulatory tax requirements.

Responsibilities

• Completion of all VAT reporting across multiple EMEA entities.
• Manage and submit all other indirect taxes.
• Drive improvements in indirect tax data collation and oversight.
• Conduct tax research and provide advisory support.

Skills

Understanding of indirect taxes

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Experience in data science techniques

Education

Degree in tax or accountancy

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Nasdaq‑100 Global Retail/Hospitality

• Excellent development and progression opportunities

About Our Client

Global Retail/Hospitality business based in Chiswick, West London

Job Description

As the EMEA Tax Analyst based from Chiswick, West London you will be responsible for

The tax analyst is key in supporting on all tax matters, working across both the EMEA and US tax and broader finance teams, with responsibility for VAT and other indirect taxes across multiple entities within Europe.

• Responsibility for the completion of all VAT reporting across multiple EMEA entities.
• Manage the compilation; review and submission of all other indirect taxes as required
• Driving improvements in the collation and oversight of indirect tax data ensuring these are in line with internal and SOX control framework.
• Act as the key point of contact for all product and menu items indirect taxes classification.
• Assist with tax audits and liaise with tax authorities and external advisors.
• Conduct tax research and provide advisory support all indirect tax matters.
• Contribute to transfer pricing analysis and documentation to align with regulatory requirements.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement and compliance.
• Participate in tax governance initiatives to enhance risk management and compliance frameworks such as SAO, CCO and Tax Strategy.

The Successful Applicant

• Degree educated and qualified or finalist in tax or accountancy;
• A strong understanding of indirect taxes, with exposure to international jurisdictions an advantage
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data science techniques applied to tax data for business insight and risk management.
• Comfortable managing a diverse and dynamic workload across multiple jurisdictions and tax disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage and analyse financial data and provide insights.
• Familiar with ERP and reporting systems and regulatory tax requirements
• Clear in explaining complex VAT topics across multiple stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Collaborate with tax colleagues globally, contributing to global tax strategies and initiatives.

What's on Offer

Salary £64,000 - £69,000

• 10% bonus
• Leadership Stock Plan
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• 4% pension company contribution, with an opportunity for a 5% employee contribution
• 3 x annual life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 4% flexible benefits
• 30% in store discount
• Hours 9.00 - 5.30
• Hybrid Working Pattern

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an EMEA Tax Analyst, apply now to join this exciting company