Indirect Tax Analyst in London

Reference: 4842774Job ID: 5423389Posted: 2026-11-04Closing date: 2027-02-03Location: LiverpoolSalary: Up do 45000 DOE (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Manufacturing & Production / VAT and Indirect TaxCompany: HaysConsultant: Lucy GilmoreHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 01612373388Email: lucy.gilmore@hays.comYour new companyA global manufacturing business with operations across multiple international jurisdictions is looking to appoint an Indirect Tax Analyst to join its growing Group Tax team. Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of VAT and indirect tax matters while partnering with finance teams across the business.This is an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded finance professional looking to develop a career in tax, whether you already have indirect tax experience or are seeking your first specialist tax role.Your new roleReporting to the Senior Indirect Tax Manager, you will support the delivery of indirect tax compliance activities across multiple entities and jurisdictions.Key responsibilities include:Preparing VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat declarations and other indirect tax filingsPerforming reconciliations and validating financial data to ensure accurate reportingAnalysing large volumes of transactional data and investigating discrepanciesSupporting VAT compliance processes and maintaining detailed audit trailsWorking closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Finance teams to resolve tax-related issuesAssisting with responses to tax authority queries, audits and information requestsIdentifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and efficienciesBuilding knowledge across VAT, customs and wider indirect tax matters This role offers excellent exposure to both technical tax matters and broader financial processes, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in tax.What you'll need to succeedDegree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Tax, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAdvanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasetsExcellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to workStrong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across different business functionsExperience within finance, accounting, tax, audit or data analysis would be beneficialPrevious VAT or indirect tax experience is advantageous but not essentialWhat you'll get in returnCompetitive salary and benefits packageHybrid working arrangementExposure to a global tax function and international operationsStructured development and training within indirect taxOpportunity to work alongside experienced tax professionalsBroad stakeholder exposure across finance, operations and commercial teamsClear scope for progression within a growing Group Tax functionWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this Indirect Tax Analyst role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4842774 - Lucy Gilmore