Tax Assistant - Indirect Taxation (GST, VAT and Withholding Tax)

Who we are

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive — where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow. 

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.

Our India team is a well-established and integral part of the firm’s global operations, delivering high-value support across a wide spectrum of functions. With over 800 business professionals based in Gurugram and Hyderabad, we’ve been driving operational excellence and innovation for more than 15 years.

We contribute to global success in areas such as Information Technology, Finance, Human Resources, Risk & Compliance, Legal Support, Research & Knowledge, Document Production, Virtual Executive Assistance, Programme Management, Client & Market Development, and Continuous Improvement.

The role 

The key focus of this role will be to act as an assistant within the tax team, providing support predominantly on Indirect Tax and Withholding Tax, with opportunities to gain exposure to other areas of tax.

What you will do

• Assist in providing day-to-day support to the tax team, primarily on indirect tax (VAT) and withholding tax (WHT) queries, with additional exposure to other tax matters as required.
• Build effective working relationships with finance and billing teams globally and act as a reliable first point of contact for routine tax and billing queries, escalating complex issues to senior members of the team, as appropriate.
• Assist in documenting, maintaining and improving VAT/GST reporting processes and controls across the firm’s global offices.
• Assist with internal VAT office reviews, including reviewing local VAT returns, processes and controls, and helping to ensure alignment with local laws and firm policies.
• Support the tax team with a range of other tax-related activities, which may include elements of corporate tax or employment taxes, depending on business needs.
• Support the review and update of global tax policies, including assisting with communication of changes to key stakeholders.
• Assist in providing tax support for wider business projects and initiatives, including finance systems implementations and e-invoicing.
• Support the business to ensure matters are correctly set up at inception, taking account of relevant indirect tax considerations, including identifying the correct client and billing office in global systems.
• Assist with responding to tax authority queries, audits and information requests.
• Take responsibility for assigned tasks and follow issues through to completion, keeping the Head of Indirect Tax informed of progress and issues.
• Apply judgement to identify when issues should be escalated and when they can be progressed independently with guidance

Your experience

Skills and experience:

• Some experience or academic background in tax, accounting or finance, ideally with exposure to indirect taxes such as VAT or GST.
• Currently studying or intending to study towards the ATT qualification, with the opportunity to progress to ACA or CTA qualifications over time.
• Strong work ethic with a proactive, can-do approach and a genuine willingness to learn.
• Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through, with appropriate support and guidance.
• Comfortable handling both technical and routine operational tasks, with a consistent and accurate approach.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work collaboratively and use initiative when dealing with day-to-day issues.
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

How we will support you

From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. It’s a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.

We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and we are committed to delivering fair and equal access to all applicants and employees irrespective of background. This applies across all aspects of employment from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life.  

Our global network of affinity, faith and support groups are open to all. These communities help to create an environment where everyone at the firm can feel they belong and can reach their full potential.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here