Indirect Tax Analyst

TL;DR

Indirect Tax Analyst (EMEA VAT/WHT): Manage end-to-end preparation of indirect and withholding tax compliance for EMEA region with an accent on VAT, Intrastat, EC Sales reports, and statutory filings. Focus on ensuring data integrity through ERP reconciliations, maintaining audit-ready documentation, and resolving variances while collaborating with affiliates and global tax teams.

Location: Hybrid role requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office at the UK EMEA Shared Service Centre.

Company

Global music company with EMEA Shared Service Centre providing financial, tax, and administrative support to European Recorded Music and Publishing businesses, transitioning to SAP S/4HANA.

What you will do

• Deliver high-quality VAT, WHT, Intrastat, and EC Sales compliance for EMEA, meeting local and global controls.
• Perform end-to-end reconciliations between ERP data and tax modules, resolving variances.
• Prepare audit-ready documentation and execute quality controls for all filings.
• Manage stakeholder queries from regional affiliates with financial reconciliations.
• Track compliance milestones, payments, and refunds across the region.
• Identify process gaps and collaborate on SOP enhancements and system improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of indirect tax compliance/VAT accounting experience, preferably in multinational or Shared Service environment.
• Good understanding of UK and EU VAT regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, problem-solving, and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Critical thinking, multitasking, clear communication, and adherence to escalation protocols.

Nice to have

• Fluency in English plus Italian, French, German, or Spanish.
• Experience with S/4 HANA, OneSource Indirect Tax modules, JIRA, or PEGA.

Culture & Benefits

• Core values: Curiosity, Collaboration, Commitment to excellence and integrity.
• Innovative environment fostering entrepreneurial thinking and cross-functional development.
• Inclusive workplace valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Opportunities for skill development through collaboration in a creative music industry setting.