Assistant Indirect Tax Analyst

Job Title:                     Assistant Indirect Tax Analyst

Location:                     Hybrid, UK

Compensation:           Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type:                   Full time / Permanent

Role ID:                       SF70207

Be the difference behind the numbers that power national security

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Assistant Indirect Tax Analyst at Wigmore Street, near London, Greater London

The role

As an Assistant Indirect Tax Analyst, you’ll be part of our Corporate Services tax team, supporting the delivery of accurate indirect tax compliance across a diverse portfolio.

Day-to-day, you’ll directly enable our people to focus on mission-critical programmes in defence, aerospace and engineering making a meaningful contribution to society while accelerating your own development in a high-performing, purpose-led environment.

• Review prepared data and returns for VAT, CIS, and PSA to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure all indirect tax returns are submitted to deadlines, coordinating inputs across teams and systems.
• Standardise processes and procedures; develop and maintain clear documentation for the business.
• Build relationships to raise tax awareness and embed key checks and controls across the organisation.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen controls around indirect tax compliance.

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office and days working from home.

Essential experience of the Assistant Indirect Tax Analyst

• Experience in a VAT or finance position.
• Understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Desire to develop expertise in indirect tax in an in‑house environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using a financial system.
• Strong analytical and interpretative skills.

Qualifications for the Assistant Indirect Tax Analyst

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer 

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading – buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one day’s paid leave a year to volunteer with your chosen organisation or registered charity
• Flexible working – more options to integrate work and personal life while meeting business needs
• A dynamic working environment

Babcock International 

For over a century Babcock  has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 12/12/2025