VAT Senior Analyst

Job Title
VAT Senior Analyst

Job Description Summary
Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firm's 52,000 employees in more than 60 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenues of $5 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facilities services (branded C&W Services), global occupier services, investment management (branded DTZ Investors), tenant representation, and valuations & advisory.

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for indirect tax? Join our dynamic global finance team as a VAT Analyst and play a key role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and strategic support across our EMEA operations.

Job Description

What You'll Do
As a VAT Analyst, you'll be responsible for managing and supporting VAT processes across the UK and EMEA region, working closely with internal finance teams, external advisors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee timely submission of VAT returns in collaboration with external consultants and internal finance teams
• Review and test VAT filings for the UK and EMEA, identify discrepancies, and implement corrections
• Maintain VAT registration data and ensure accuracy across systems
• Manage VAT codes in platforms such as Workday and Yardi, test changes, and communicate updates to business units
• Approve VAT refunds and payments, ensuring correct entity allocation
• Assist with VAT audits and tax authority inquiries
• Perform VAT reconciliations and summary reports
• Collaborate with finance technology and transformation teams to enhance VAT processes

What We're Looking For

• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in VAT or indirect tax
• Fluent English communication skills
• Advanced Excel proficiency (formulas, pivot tables)
• UK VAT experience is a strong plus, but not mandatory
• University degree required; finance/accounting background preferred
• Experience with OneSource, Workday, or Yardi is an advantage
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and proactive approach

Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a collaborative, international team where your expertise will shape VAT strategy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a real impact in a global organization.

Ready to take your VAT expertise to the next level? We'd love to hear from you.

We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team's capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes. If you have any reservations about applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to your local recruiter for additional information.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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