Tax Associate (m/f/d)

We are supporting an international, fast‑growing financial services organisation with a strong European presence in their search for a motivated VAT Associate to join their expanding tax team in Frankfurt . The company is known for its dynamic environment, diverse business lines, and commitment to continuous improvement across its global operations. This role offers the opportunity to work with a highly skilled group of tax advisors, accountants, and legal experts while playing a key role in shaping the organisation's indirect tax landscape across Europe.

In this position, you will be part of a collaborative EMEA VAT function that partners closely with business units, internal stakeholders, and external service providers. The role focuses primarily on German VAT matters, while also offering exposure to a broad range of cross‑border VAT topics throughout EMEA. If you're looking for a position where you can combine hands‑on compliance oversight with high‑impact advisory responsibilities, this is an excellent opportunity.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide VAT advisory support to various internal business lines, including areas such as banking, commodities, asset management, and wealth management.
• Review and oversee VAT compliance processes for Germany and selected EMEA countries, in coordination with external providers.
• Collaborate with the broader EMEA VAT team, tax technology specialists, and outsourced partners to drive digitalisation, implement tax technology tools, and enhance analytic capabilities for VAT-related work.
• Contribute to the maintenance and optimisation of the VAT control framework, ensuring strong governance, risk management, and a constructive relationship with tax authorities.
• Work closely with internal finance, operations, and workplace service teams to ensure correct VAT coding within payment systems, financial applications, and general ledger structures.
• Support balance sheet reconciliation activities, including the substantiation of VAT accounts prepared by external providers.
• Deliver ad‑hoc support on operational and product‑related tax matters for a wide range of internal stakeholders.

Your Profile

• 3-5 years of professional experience in indirect taxation within a financial services environment or a consulting/practice firm.
• Strong technical knowledge and hands‑on experience in VAT advisory and compliance management.
• Ideally, a formal tax qualification or similar certification.
• Solid understanding of German VAT legislation and practical exposure to VAT topics across other EMEA jurisdictions.
• Highly organised, attentive to detail, and able to manage complex processes while meeting tight deadlines.
• Proactive mindset with strong analytical thinking, a collaborative approach, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced international environment.

If you are looking for a role that offers international exposure, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact within a leading financial services organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to learn more or express your interest.