Industrial Trainee - Indirect Tax (TMT Sector)

Ernst & Young LLP ( EY India ); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking an Industrial Trainee - TAX - TMT - Indirect Tax - Core in Bangalore. The role focuses on applying Excel-based analytics to organize tax data and support indirect tax deliverables for TMT clients. You will learn through hands-on engagement with tax advisory teams and client projects.

The trainee will develop foundations in GST and other indirect tax concepts while contributing to structured consulting methodologies and workpapers for tech and media clients in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce degree is required.
• Baseline data analysis skills with focus on tax data.
• Familiarity with Excel-based tax analytics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in Excel to organize and reconcile tax data.
• Support indirect tax compliance and advisory deliverables.
• Apply advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, lookups, formulas) for tax reporting.
• Prepare well-documented workpapers and analyses for TMT clients.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Indirect tax knowledge

Data analysis

Pivot tables

Education

Bachelor of Commerce

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

Lookups

Job description

Industrial Trainee - TAX - TMT - TAX - Indirect Tax - Core - Bangalore

Requisition Id: 1758282

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom. At EY, we don't just focus on who you are now, but who you can become. We believe that it’s your career and ‘It’s yours to build’ which means potential here is limitless and we'll provide you with motivating and fulfilling experiences throughout your career to help you on the path to becoming your best professional self.

The opportunity : Industrial Trainee-TMT-TAX-TAX - Indirect Tax - Core - Bangalore

TMT : Industry convergence offers TMT (Technology, Media & Entertainment, and Telecommunications) organizations the chance to evolve and transform, but it also presents challenges around competitiveness and delivering agile corporate strategies for growth. Content distributors are transforming into content producers, service providers are becoming tech companies, technology companies are the catalyst for dramatic change in every sector, and customers want the latest innovations now. We help TMT companies create compelling employee and customer experiences, retaining skills and talent while achieving enterprise-wide operational excellence. We help them protect their data, brand and reputation. We also enable the pursuit of M&A strategies that systematically create value, reduce risk and transform TMT companies into powerhouses that will lead the technology revolution of the future – building a better working world for all.

TAX - Indirect Tax - Core : Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help the clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms to equip clients in making better business decisions by bringing insights to the frontier. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. We have competencies in Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services.

Your key responsibilities

• Technical Excellence Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel for organizing, analyzing, and reconciling tax-related data sets.
• Strong understanding of indirect tax concepts, including GST, to support compliance and advisory deliverables.
• Skilled in using advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables, lookups, and formulas to streamline tax computations and reporting.
• Capable of applying structured consulting methodologies to analyze indirect tax positions and identify compliance gaps.
• Experienced in preparing accurate, well-documented workpapers and analytical outputs for TMT sector clients.

Skills and attributes

• Qualification Bachelor of Commerce Experience Data Analysis (2+ years)

What we look for

• People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements.
• You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions.
• We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful, and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.

What we offer

• Fuelled by the brilliance of our people, EY has emerged as the strongest brand and the most attractive employer in our field, with market-leading growth over competitors.
• Our people work side-by-side with market-leading entrepreneurs, game-changers, disruptors, and visionaries.
• As an organization, we are investing more time, technology, and money than ever before in skills and learning for our people.
• At EY, you will have a personalized Career Journey and also the chance to tap into the resources of our career frameworks to better know about your roles, skills, and opportunities.
• EY is equally committed to being an inclusive employer, and we strive to achieve the right balance for our people—enabling us to deliver excellent client service while allowing our people to build their careers as well as focus on their wellbeing.

Experience Level Entry Level