Description
Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides Tax advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. When conventional approaches are not enough to create transformation and drive change, clients seek our deep expertise and ability to deliver practical solutions to their unique problems.
With over 11,000 people providing services across six continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges.
A&M’s Tax practice made up of experienced international tax law professionals dedicated to providing customized tax advice to clients and investors across a broad range of industries. Since inception, the global tax team at A&M has enjoyed exponential growth. Our team has grown to over 1255 professionals across the globe, and we are now looking to further continue this growth in Germany. Our tax practice offers the opportunity to work without audit conflict and truly act as a trusted business advisor to our clients.
A&M’s German Tax Team takes a truly holistic approach to the market, offering expertise across a diverse range of services—from Value-Added Tax (VAT) Services to Global Transaction Tax, Private Equity Funds Tax Compliance, People Services, Corporate Tax and Tax Compliance Services, Operating Model and Transfer Pricing.
Indirect Tax has evolved into one of the most complex areas of tax, presenting significant challenges due to tax authorities taking advantage of an ever-expanding toolbox of legal rules and formal conditions. Drawing upon our extensive expertise in German and wider EU-VAT matters, we ensure that the VAT position of your business is in accordance with the highest standards.
We are seeking an Associate (m/f/d) - VAT for our growing team in Germany. This is a chance to develop an in-depth understanding of this complex field, working directly with businesses to optimize their VAT processes, provide strategic and innovative tax solutions, defend their interests during interactions with tax authorities e.g., during tax audits, and filing of indirect tax returns. This role will give you unique career opportunities in one of the fastest growing tax practices.
Key responsibilities:
Assist in preparing detailed analyses and practical solutions for complex or controversial VAT questions
Take an active role in VAT audit preparations and appeals, working closely with senior team members
Engaging on international VAT Projects
Continuously expand and deepen expertise in VAT by staying updated on regulatory changes and developments
Help to deliver tailored training sessions for clients, ensuring practical knowledge transfer
Contribute to dynamic projects while gaining valuable experience and laying the groundwork for more independent responsibilities in the future
We welcome candidates with the following qualifications:
First work experience in VAT / Indirect Tax, gained from a leading tax consultancy
A solid understanding of (complex) VAT concepts and their practical application to resolve client-specific challenges
Diligent, flexible, and a quick learner with good problem-solving skills
Passion for continuous learning, professional growth, and knowledge-sharing
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and structured in your approach
An academic background in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, Tax Law or related fields
Business fluency in both German and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
We appreciate diverse perspectives and welcome candidates who thrive in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
Diversity & Inclusion
A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our Inclusive Diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
