Senior Associate - Indirect Tax

Join our collaborative and global Indirect Tax team. This role offers exposure to EMEA indirect tax compliance, tax accounting, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement initiatives. You will work with tax professionals and business stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions, supporting the delivery of high-quality tax compliance and reporting obligations while developing expertise in VAT and indirect tax matters..

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

In this role, you will support the management of indirect tax compliance and tax accounting activities across the EMEA region. You will assist in preparing indirect tax returns, performing VAT accounting and balance sheet reconciliations, supporting tax audits and registrations, and ensuring timely completion of compliance obligations.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, finance teams, and external service providers across multiple jurisdictions to gather and validate tax data. You will also contribute to process improvement initiatives, support automation opportunities, and leverage technology and AI-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency, controls, and reporting outcomes.

A strong risk and collaboration mindset will be essential as you help identify, assess, and mitigate tax compliance risks while ensuring adherence to internal governance requirements and regulatory obligations.

What You Offer

• Chartered Accountant (CA) - freshers
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• Interest in indirect taxes, VAT compliance, tax accounting, and regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated risk awareness and ability to identify exceptions, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across teams and geographies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a dynamic global environment.
  
  

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

Benefits

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• 26 weeks’ paid maternity leave or 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Company-subsidised childcare services
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover, the option to join parental medical insurance plan and virtual medical consultations extended to family members
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment
  
  

About Financial Management, People and Engagement

Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.

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