Job Description

This client is a top 5 tech giant with a global retail operation, video streaming platform, and has a big imprint in Web Services.
This is a hybrid role, so you will split your time between home office and the clients\' offices in central London. On-site you will be able to access their amazing facilities and quirky working spaces.

Our client seeks a VAT Tax Analyst to support the research and maintenance of indirect tax content. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high level of collegiality, functioning as a VAT adviser to other stakeholders providing indirect tax guidance on global product classification and ensuring the tax calculation platform is in compliance with both global and domestic indirect tax laws.

Part of the responsibilities will be participation on cross-functional projects within Product Classification platform, support internal Audits, outlining business requirements for system enhancements and E2E process improvements and communicating with Product Classification Specialists to understand specific needs to be incorporated into the technical solutions.

Primary duties include:

• Supporting and maintaining global and domestic indirect tax rates content.
• Global indirect taxability maintenance for a broad array of products and services.
• Providing guidance based on the research of tax laws and regulations.
• Work with internal teams who classify products to make sure products end up in the right place for tax purposes.
• Providing end-to-end tax calculation requirements for projects and business initiatives.
• Participating in team operational excellence programs and process improvements.
• Assist in designing tools and services supporting the product tax classification function.
• Actively participate in selected projects throughout their life cycle.

• Degree in law or accounting \xe2\x80\x93 Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) or graduate degree in taxation preferred.
• Extensive experience in VAT across either a public accounting firm, major law firm, and/or in industry (5+ years)
• Good understanding of EU VAT laws
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent command of English, any other EU language is an advantage.

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