Indirect Tax Analyst - Hybrid, Global Exposure & Growth

ICAEW; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

ICAEW is seeking an Indirect Tax Analyst to join its Group Tax team. You will support indirect tax compliance across multiple entities and jurisdictions, preparing VAT returns and other filings while partnering with finance teams to resolve tax issues.

The role offers exposure to technical tax matters and broader financial processes. The ideal candidate has a Finance/Tax-related degree, strong analytics, advanced Excel skills and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Tax, Economics, Mathematics or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and large data set handling.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong communication and the ability to build relationships across different business functions.
• Experience within finance, accounting, tax, audit or data analysis would be beneficial.
• Previous VAT or indirect tax experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat declarations and other indirect tax filings.
• Performing reconciliations and validating financial data to ensure accurate reporting.
• Analysing large volumes of transactional data and investigating discrepancies.
• Supporting VAT compliance processes and maintaining detailed audit trails.
• Working closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Finance teams to resolve tax-related issues.
• Assisting with responses to tax authority queries, audits and information requests.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and efficiencies.
• Building knowledge across VAT, customs and wider indirect tax matters.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tax/Finance experience

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Tax/Economics

Job description

ICAEW is seeking an Indirect Tax Analyst to join its Group Tax team. You will support indirect tax compliance across multiple entities and jurisdictions, preparing VAT returns and other filings while partnering with finance teams to resolve tax issues.

The role offers exposure to technical tax matters and broader financial processes. The ideal candidate has a Finance/Tax-related degree, strong analytics, advanced Excel skills and a collaborative mindset.