Tax Junior, EMEA - Newport

About Vantage Data Centers · Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data cent ...

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About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

Vantage is seeking a detail-oriented, initiative-driven Tax Junior to join our fast-growing EMEA Tax team. Reporting directly to the Tax Assistant Manager, this entry-level role is designed for a motivated individual looking to build a foundation in Tax within a global, high-tech industry.

As part of our commitment to your professional growth, Vantage will support you through the ATT (Association of Taxation Technicians) and CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) pathway, providing the training and examination support required to become a fully qualified tax professional. You will work in a supportive environment, learning the fundamentals of international tax while assisting with key regional projects.

This is an opportunity to build your career within a global organisation at an early stage of your professional journey, gaining exposure that is often unavailable in more traditional graduate programmes.

Professional Development & Study Support

We recognize that the ATT and CTA qualifications are rigorous. To ensure your success, our comprehensive study package includes:

• Fully Funded Tuition: Vantage covers 100% of your registration, courses through training providers, study materials and examination fees.
• In addition, you will receive an allotment of paid time off to attend college courses, revision sessions, and exam dates, allowing you to focus on your studies without compromising your professional responsibilities.
• Internal Mentorship: Direct access to qualified seniors and managers who have navigated the same pathway and can provide practical guidance.
• Learn while doing: Vantage is a complex multinational business and we complete a variety of tax-related projects across our region, providing real-time learning and development opportunities in a practical setting.

Essential Job Functions

• Team Support: Provide day-to-day administrative and analytical support to the Tax Assistant Manager, Tax Senior, and Indirect Tax Manager.
• Project Assistance: Assist the wider team with ad hoc projects, including jurisdictional research, data gathering and data analysis for various tax projects.
• Compliance Monitoring: Support the team and our tax tracking software to monitor and ensure tax obligations are met on time.
• Data & Process Support: Support the maintenance of a digital document repository, ensuring all tax filings and correspondence are filed logically and are easily retrievable.

Responsibilities

• Compliance Cycle: Initially observe and support the preparation of Corporate Income Tax and VAT returns, progressing to the hands-on preparation of specific schedules and return elements as your technical knowledge develops.
• Tax Research & Analysis: Conduct guided research into local tax rules or new territory requirements, evolving into the production of summary briefings to assist project scoping and strategy.
• Data Management: Take ownership of pulling reports and transaction listings from financial systems, learning to analyse and reconcile this data to support VAT and direct tax filings.
• Deadline Governance: Monitor the regional tax compliance calendar, proactively alerting the team to upcoming filing and payment dates to ensure 100% statutory compliance.
• Document & Authority Liaison: Support the team in organizing and requesting tax residency certificates and notices from tax authorities, acting as a point of contact for routine administrative correspondence.
• Process Improvement: Work with the team to document tax processes as you learn them, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and drive a "best-in-class" governance-led tax function.
• Ad-hoc Technical Support: Assist with the fulfilment of routine compliance tasks and special projects, taking on increasing responsibility for specific workstreams under the guidance of Tax team colleagues.

Education & Experience

• University Graduate (Preferred): A 2:1 degree or higher in any discipline.
• College Leaver: We also welcome applications from high-achieving A Level (or equivalent) leavers who can demonstrate strong academic performance and a clear commitment to building a professional career in tax.
• Experience: No prior technical tax or accounting background is required. We are looking for potential and attitude, not existing expertise.
• Soft Skills & Attributes
• Detail-Oriented: You have a "detective" mindset and naturally notice when numbers or documents don't align.
• Growth Mindset: You are a quick learner who is eager to take on the challenge of professional exams (ATT/CTA) and are curious about tax.
• Organised: You keep things orderly and handle several tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Collaborative: A "no task is too small" approach to supporting a busy, professional team.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office: Proficiency in Excel (basic formulas and data entry) is essential, along with Outlook and Word.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.