Indirect Tax Analyst

Indirect Tax Analyst Location:  Hull Location type: Hybrid Who we are… GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we’re able to create trusted intelligence on the world’s largest industries for thousands of companies, government organisations and industry professionals in one fully integrated platform.  We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, many with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we believe in the power of collaboration and operate as a single company, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers globally. The combination of deep expertise within the industries we serve and an innovative mindset, are unique and fundamental to ongoing success of our business. Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence. Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future. Our colleagues are led by a strong management team who offer training, development and coaching that allows both early and experienced talent to progress in their career. The role… This role offers the opportunity to work in our central finance function based out of Hull.  The role reports to the Group Tax Manager and is ideal for someone looking for a new challenge with an international remit.  The role also offers the opportunity to continually develop as a tax professional through supporting the Group’s tax function in other areas of taxation. Key responsibilities: -Overseeing UK VAT compliance, including the timely preparation and filing of the Group’s quarterly VAT returns -Managing overseas indirect tax compliance through liaison with internal stakeholders and external advisors -Ownership of the Group’s indirect tax balance sheet reconciliation process for audit purposes including acting as a key liaison with external auditors for indirect tax matters -Reviewing and testing the Group’s VAT control environment as part of a process of continuous improvement -Regularly evaluating the Group’s Making Tax Digital policy for VAT and identifying efficiencies in the VAT return preparation process -Continually monitoring developments with respect to indirect tax rules and overseeing any required changes to the Group’s ERP and billing systems to maintain compliance and to meet electronic invoicing requirements -Identifying and reviewing key data metrics for compliance with SAO provisions -Responding to operational tax queries from both internal and external stakeholders -Reviewing employee expenses and related invoices to identify further VAT recovery opportunities -Providing support for direct tax related activities and project work as required Role requirements: -Tax or accountancy qualified (candidates qualified by experience are also considered) -1-2 years of experience in a role managing reporting and compliance obligations -Fundamental VAT knowledge including basic concepts of European VAT -Strong stakeholder management skills -Desire to develop tax skillset though autonomous research -Ability to respond positively to changing business issues -A motivated, tenacious, and driven attitude with the ability to suggest and implement process improvements -Ability to work to tight deadlines and complete work to a high standard under pressure GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. To find out more and to apply to our roles please visit (url removed). #LI-HYBRID #LI-UB1