Senior Excise Indirect Tax Analyst

London, England, United Kingdom

6/23/2025

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Senior Excise Indirect Tax Analyst – UK Focus (2-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Department: Tax & Compliance | Contract Type: Fixed-Term (2 Years)

Are you a detail-oriented tax professional with a passion for compliance and cross-border operations? Join our dynamic team in London and play a key role in managing UK excise, VAT, and customs compliance within a fast-paced, multinational environment. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise in UK indirect tax while gaining exposure to EMEA-wide operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• UK Excise Tax Compliance: Prepare and review excise tax returns with a strong focus on UK regulations, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Reconciliations & Reporting: Perform detailed reconciliations of excise and VAT data, verifying calculations and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
• VAT & Customs Oversight: Support VAT and customs compliance across multiple EMEA entities, with a particular emphasis on UK-specific obligations.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in indirect tax and customs control processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing risk.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with UK tax authorities, external advisors, and internal teams to resolve issues and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Stay current on UK and EMEA tax legislation, sharing insights and updates with relevant stakeholders.
• Invoice Review: Ensure AP and AR invoices meet VAT recovery and relief requirements, particularly under UK rules.
• Audit Support: Assist with external audits across the EU, with a focus on UK audit procedures and documentation.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Provide support to the wider Indirect Tax team on special projects and initiatives.
  
  

What You Bring

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or a related field, or a professional qualification (e.g., ATT, CTA), or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in EMEA indirect tax, with strong expertise in UK excise, VAT, and customs regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/tax systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle); familiarity with UK-specific platforms is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and geographies.
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Global Exposure: Work in a truly international environment with cross-border responsibilities.
• Professional Growth: Build deep expertise in UK indirect tax while contributing to broader EMEA initiatives.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, high-performing team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• London-Based Flexibility: Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid work model in one of the world’s most vibrant financial hubs.
  
  

Ready to take the next step in your tax career? Apply now and help us navigate the evolving landscape of UK and EMEA indirect tax compliance.

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