Senior VAT Compliance Tax Analyst

ABL Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the EMEA region is seeking a Senior VAT Compliance Tax Analyst in Manchester. This role involves preparing VAT filings, managing registrations, and collaborating with international teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of VAT experience and a strong academic background. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for process improvement and career growth.

Benefits

Exposure to multi-country VAT operations

Potential for contract extension

Collaborative culture

Flexibility for life admin

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in VAT advisory or compliance.
• Strong academic foundation in Accounting, Finance, or Tax.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting VAT, Intrastat, and ECSL filings.
• Managing VAT registrations and compliance for EMEA entities.
• Supporting audits and reconciling month-end VAT accounts.

Skills

Analytical

Proactive

Collaborative

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Tax

Tools

Excel

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Banking

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior VAT Compliance Tax Analyst – EMEA Region
Location: Manchester (5 days onsite)
Contract: 6 months
Pay Rate: £291.44 per day
Start Date: ASAP

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior VAT Compliance Analyst to join one of the world’s most innovative and data-driven businesses. This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a high-impact role within a global VAT team where no two days are the same. You’ll be part of the International Indirect Tax Compliance function, so experience in indirect tax is a definite plus – but what really matters is that you’re proactive, analytical, and thrive in a fast-paced, tech-led environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of an industry-leading indirect tax team, supporting VAT compliance across France, Italy, Spain, and Sweden. The role is based full-time in Manchester, collaborating with international colleagues across Europe.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Preparing, reviewing, and submitting VAT, Intrastat and ECSL filings for France, Italy, Spain and Sweden
* Managing VAT registrations and compliance for a variety of EMEA entities
* Supporting audits, analysing data and reconciling month-end VAT accounts
* Working closely with tech, finance, and tax teams to drive automation and process improvements
* Taking ownership of your area, solving problems, and playing a key part in a globally recognised compliance function

About You
We're looking for someone who’s:

* 5+ years of experience of working in VAT advisory or VAT compliance function having basic VAT knowledge
* A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a closely related field - a strong academic foundation is key
* Technically savvy - especially with Excel (PivotTables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUP)
* A self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision
* Calm under pressure and used to working to tight deadlines
* Collaborative, curious and driven to improve processes

Bonus points if you have:

* A tax or accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT)
* Language skills (Italian or French would be especially beneficial)
* Experience supporting audits and working with financial systems

What You’ll Gain

* Exposure to high-volume, multi-country VAT operations
* This contract has strong potential for extension, subject to performance over the initial 6-month period
* The chance to influence and improve processes in a global organisation
* A collaborative culture where your ideas are welcomed
* Flexibility around life admin – although this is an office-based role, some leeway can be given for appointments, school runs, etc.