Job Description

• Review and prepare all the relevant UK and European VAT returns, ECSL and Intrastat report - including but not limited to Italy, Netherlands, Germany, France, Finland, Belgium, CZ, Austria, Spain and CZ when required.

• Liaising with external indirect tax advisers to ensure returns are submitted accurately and on time.

• Reviewing previous transactions for any known VAT issues.

• Assisting in performance of monthly UK and European VAT balance sheet reconciliations.

• Assisting with VAT and other return enquiries from authorities as applicable.

• Work with colleagues within internal Finance teams to improve VAT impacted transaction processes ensuring that they comply with legislative requirements.

• Supporting European VAT Manager by providing indirect tax advice to other functions within the Shared Service Centre and sites.

• Supporting line manager to develop and enhance the working relationship with other Finance teams including, AP team, AR team, Trading and Customer services for enquiries and audits.

• Assist with indirect tax audits for EU countries, including but not limited to managing relationship with external advisers and Tax Authorities.

• Improvement of existing processes and identification of process and system enhancements and efficiencies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• You will have experience in operational Indirect Tax Compliance.

• The ideal candidate will be competent in VAT accounting/compliance requirements.

• You will also have experience using accounting systems (e.g. SAP essential).