Axpo

VAT compliance manager (f/m/d)

Join Axpo in Madrid as a VAT Compliance Manager to lead VAT processes across Europe. Manage VAT returns, drive digital solutions, and collaborate internationally. Benefit from a diverse, inclusive team focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
Axpo
Axpo
Madrid, Spain Hybrid Full time UTC+01:00

Axpo

Company Overview

Name

Axpo Holding AG

Headquarters

Baden, Switzerland

Founded

2001

Size

Over 6,000 employees worldwide (source: linkedin.com). Revenue figures not disclosed for 2023 or later.

What They Do

Axpo is the largest producer of hydropower in Switzerland and has evolved from a dominant hydropower company into a diversified provider of renewable energy. The company operates around 60 hydropower plants that generate over half of the country's renewable energy. Additionally, Axpo plans to build 4,200 photovoltaic projects by 2030 and operates approximately 600 wind turbines across 100 wind farms. The biomass sector includes Switzerland's largest CO2-neutral facility, while the company is also investing in the development of green hydrogen, as demonstrated by the 30 MW Valle Peligna project in Italy (source: axpo.com).

Projects & Track Record

Notable projects by Axpo include the Beznau hydropower plant, which has been in operation since 1908, and the Eglisau station on the Rhine, built in 1920. The 1,000 MW Limmern pumped storage power plant in the Glarus Alps has been operational since 2016. Ongoing projects include the 200 MWp Vilecha solar complex in Spain, which is expected to generate 377,000 MWh annually for 100,000 people by the first quarter of 2026. Other significant projects are the 24.8 MW Lålax wind farm in Finland and the AlpinSolar facility, which has been producing 3.3 million kWh annually since August 2022 (source: axpo.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Axpo has completed the 200 MWp Vilecha solar complex in Spain, announced on November 25, 2025. Additionally, the 24.8 MW Lålax wind farm in Finland was commissioned in August 2025. The company began construction of its 100th wind farm in Lower Saxony, Germany, in October 2025. Key contracts include two PPAs with Vleemo nv for over 900 GWh of wind energy, announced in October 2025 (source: axpo.com).

Working There

Axpo offers a variety of roles in energy production, trading and risk management, project development and engineering, as well as IT and digital solutions. The company employs over 6,000 people who drive innovations in renewable energy. The corporate culture emphasizes a passion for innovation and collaboration. Recruitment takes place both at the headquarters in Baden and at international locations, including the USA and Spain (source: axpo.com).


Last updated on Mar 13, 2026 | Report an issue

Join Axpo Services EMEA and help shape reliable, future-ready VAT compliance processes across Europe. You'll work in an international environment where collaboration, continuous improvement and smart digital solutions matter.

What you will do

  • Establish a solid in-house VAT compliance process
  • Oversee and coordinate day-to-day VAT compliance activities across multiple European jurisdictions
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review and submission of VAT returns and indirect tax filings
  • Collaborate closely with Accounting, Treasury and other internal stakeholders on VAT-related matters
  • Translate complex VAT requirements into practical processes, controls and system improvements
  • Drive automation, digital reporting and VAT technology initiatives such as e-invoicing and real-time reporting
  • Support VAT audits, inspections and tax authority requests while identifying and mitigating VAT risks

What you bring & who you are

  • Several years (3-5) of experience in VAT compliance, ideally within an international accounting firm or an in-house tax environment
  • Strong knowledge of VAT reporting processes and ERP systems, especially SAP; experience with BC365 is a plus
  • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with accounting and transactional data
  • Structured and analytical approach with the ability to simplify complex topics and communicate clearly
  • Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management and cross-functional teamwork skills
  • Fluent English skills; ideally, you also speak German or another European language

Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking.

About the team

You'll join an international and collaborative team that values trust, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Together, we work across functions and borders to strengthen compliant and efficient tax processes.

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.

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About the role

August 13, 2026

August 17, 2026

Full time

Hybrid

Company

Axpo

axpo.com

  •  Madrid, Spain

3-5 years

UTC+01:00