Tax Accountant 3

Job Description

Role Purpose Based in India the VAT Accountant will primarily support VAT compliance and advisory services for Operations in EMEA (currently 21 countries including the UK, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Poland). There will be opportunity to gain exposure to US Sales Tax and other direct taxes. This is a unique opportunity to join a small in-house team of experienced tax professionals providing exposure to international taxes within a growing multinational organisation. Key Duties and Responsibilities Indirect Tax compliance

Support all indirect tax compliance obligations and filing requirements for the EMEA legal entities, including:

• EMEA VAT returns and EU sales lists preparation and submission
• Liaise with in-country accountants and external advisors within EMEA
• Payment requests to the Cash team for VAT payments according to statutory deadlines
• VAT account general ledger reconciliations and turnover reconciliations with timely investigation and clearance of reconciling items
• Support the accounting and audit process for VAT liabilities/receivables for financial reporting
• Work with the EMEA VAT Manager to drive the process for indirect tax compliance, including Identification and implementation of VAT opportunities and process improvements
  
  

Wider tax team duties

• Prepare global monthly tax account analysis file
• Support handling of any audits, enquiries and foreign VAT refund claims
• Support other adhoc tax projects as needed including due diligence activities for potential acquisitions and new territory VAT registrations
• Ensure tax adherence to internal control requirements of the Company
  
  

Candidate Profile Experience & Capability

• Professional accounting and/or tax qualifications and proficient in English
• Significant indirect tax experience gained with a leading accountancy firm or an in-house multinational tax team
• Highly motivated individual with appetite for working in a fast-paced and commercially oriented business
• Organised and methodical individual, with the ability to plan and organise work effectively, delivering to deadlines
• Excellent communicator, both verbally and written, adopting the most appropriate medium for the situation
• Analytical, innovative, with good research and problem-solving skills
• Ideally you will have experience of multiple country VAT regimes
  
  

Why Join GP Strategies

At GP Strategies, you’ll be part of a global leader in workforce transformation and performance improvement. We offer an environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning are at the heart of everything we do. Joining us means working alongside passionate professionals who are committed to delivering impactful solutions for clients across industries. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a real difference in shaping procurement excellence. With a culture built on integrity, inclusivity, and client success, GP Strategies is the place to thrive, lead, and achieve your professional aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Support VAT compliance for EMEA legal entities, including VAT return preparation and submission, and liaison with in-country accountants and advisors.
• Manage VAT payment requests and ensure timely payments according to statutory deadlines.
• Perform VAT account reconciliations, investigate and clear reconciling items, and support financial reporting for VAT liabilities/receivables.
• Work closely with the EMEA VAT Manager to drive indirect tax compliance, identify VAT opportunities, and implement process improvements.
• Prepare global monthly tax account analysis files.
• Handle audits, enquiries, and foreign VAT refund claims, ensuring a smooth process.
• Support due diligence activities for potential acquisitions and new territory VAT registrations.
• Ensure tax adherence to the company's internal control requirements.
• Stay updated with tax regulations and provide advisory services to the business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure tax efficiency and compliance.
  
  

Qualifications

• Professional accounting or tax qualifications, with proficiency in English.
• Significant indirect tax experience, preferably with a leading accountancy firm or an in-house multinational tax team.
• Highly motivated and commercially oriented, with a strong appetite for working in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized and methodical approach, able to plan, prioritize, and deliver work effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to adapt to different situations.
• Analytical and innovative mindset, with strong research and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with multiple country VAT regimes is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and precision.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• A proactive and solutions-oriented approach to tax-related challenges.
  
  

About Us

GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning learning and development solutions, we help organizations transform through their people and achieve meaningful change. GP Strategies has delivered our innovative consulting, learning services, and talent technology solutions to over 6,000 organizations globally.

From our global experience working across thousands of projects and initiatives over the past 55 years, we've learned that relationships, business, work, innovation, strategy, and transformation are all about people. And, to put it simply, GP Strategies is about our people - an extensive global network of learning experts. Additional information can be found at www.gpstrategies.com .

With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature! Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.