Tax Analyst - VAT in Rota, Andalucía at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Tax Analyst - VAT based in Spain.

Join a high-performing international finance team responsible for VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate VAT reporting, invoicing, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance across EMEA and APAC.
Your work will directly support the financial integrity of a rapidly growing global organization operating across complex tax environments.
You’ll collaborate with tax advisors, accounting teams, accounts payable and receivable, and tax technology specialists around the world.
The role combines hands-on tax reporting with research, regulatory monitoring, audits, and process improvement.
You’ll work in a fast-paced, asynchronous environment that values ownership, analytical thinking, precision, and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your international VAT expertise while contributing to a globally distributed finance function.

• Prepare and submit VAT returns and related reports across multiple EMEA and APAC jurisdictions.

• Collaborate with external tax advisors on VAT filings and other compliance obligations.

• Reconcile VAT accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure ERP data is accurate and complete.

• Work closely with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounting teams to review transactions and implement necessary corrections.

• Review invoices for compliance with local VAT legislation and ensure the correct tax treatment is applied.

• Manage compliance with e-invoicing requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

• Support VAT registrations and deregistrations as required.

• Assist with VAT audits and provide relevant information and documentation.

• Conduct ad hoc tax research and contribute to projects involving new countries, business expansions, and new operational models.

• Monitor changes in VAT legislation and assess their potential impact on the organization.

• Identify and implement process improvements that increase the efficiency and accuracy of VAT reporting.

• Perform VAT number checks and maintain accurate VAT records for invoicing and reporting purposes.

• Partner with tax technology specialists to ensure the accuracy and reliability of source data used for VAT processes.

• Professional experience within a tax department, ideally in a Big Four or similar environment with a focus on tax compliance and reporting.

• Practical experience preparing and filing tax or VAT returns.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Management, or a related discipline.

• Professional tax or accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CTA, CPA, or equivalent is highly valued.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies, interpret tax requirements, and work accurately with financial data.

• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong understanding of VAT compliance and reporting principles, ideally across multiple jurisdictions.

• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is advantageous but not essential.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across finance, tax, accounting, and technology teams.

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, complex, and internationally distributed environment.

• Proactive, highly accountable, and motivated by quality and continuous improvement.

• Fluent written and spoken English.

• Previous experience working remotely is not required but is considered a plus.

• Salary: €32,300–€36,300 EUR annual base salary for a full-time position, with compensation determined according to role, experience, skills, location, and market factors.

• Work from anywhere: Fully remote working model with global flexibility.

• Flexible working hours: Asynchronous work environment allowing you to organize your schedule around your life.

• Flexible paid time off: Time-off policy designed to support sustainable work-life balance.

• Paid parental leave: 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Home office support: Home office budget and IT equipment provided.

• Wellness and learning: Budget for coworking spaces, learning opportunities, and wellness expenses, including gym memberships.

• Mental health support: Access to mental health support services.

• Equity: Stock option opportunities.

• International environment: Collaborate with colleagues and specialists across multiple countries and regions.

• Growth and mobility: Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and internal career mobility.

• Inclusive culture: Commitment to diversity, belonging, and equal opportunities across the global workforce.