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Description
JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Role Overview
As an Indirect Tax Analyst within JLL's in-house tax organization, you will support European VAT compliance and reporting operations. This role requires managing multi-country indirect tax processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of tax filings, and collaborating with finance teams across Europe to maintain compliance with local VAT regulations.
Key ResponsibilitiesTax Compliance & Reporting
Prepare accurate monthly indirect tax returns for review and approval by the JLL Tax Leader/Manager and Country Tax Advisor. Submit approved returns to tax authorities within required deadlines and confirm successful tax payments. Complete additional tax filings including intrastate reports, summary tax statements, and annual VAT returns as required by local regulations.
Data Management & Reconciliation
Record tax adjustments arising from manual processes, providing clear explanations and maintaining supporting documentation for all entries. Execute Thomson Reuters system control checks to identify errors and anomalies, documenting resolutions and explanations. Reconcile VAT accounting accounts against Thomson Reuters data sources including VAT declarations, profit and loss statements, intrastate filings, and summary tax statements to ensure alignment.
Analysis & Quality Assurance
Perform KPI monitoring and analyze trends in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and intercompany VAT transactions. Identify patterns, anomalies, and potential compliance risks through systematic transaction review.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with finance teams across Europe to identify and correct source data errors, ensuring remedial actions are implemented to prevent recurrence. Provide documentation and analysis support during tax audits and statutory audit reviews.
Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to enhance existing tax processes and lead improvement initiatives. Participate as an active team member in internal projects and system implementations, bringing tax expertise to broader organizational initiatives.
Stakeholder Management
Maintain strong working relationships with European tax and finance stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and responsive service delivery across time zones and countries.
Required QualificationsEducation & Experience
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a tax-focused position with demonstrated knowledge of European VAT regulations AND solid understanding of accounting principles and concepts.
Technical Skills
Proficiency with Thomson Reuters tax compliance software (or similar enterprise tax platforms). Good working knowledge of MS Excel Word and MS Outlook
Core Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement and documentation. Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams and geographies.
Work Requirements
Availability to work during European business hours to align with stakeholder time zones and filing deadlines. Focus on continuous improvement and meeting delivery timelines consistently.
Personal Attributes
Motivation and enthusiasm to perform at the highest standards. Passion for tax compliance excellence and process optimization.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
