VAT Reporting & SAP Specialist

airproducts; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance (Adeslas)

Life insurance

Pension plan

Restaurant card

Private health insurance for family

Nursery vouchers

Transport card

Remote work support

Flexible hours

23 days holidays

Professional development

Employee discounts

Parking space

Descripción de la vacante

Air Products is seeking a VAT Reporting & SAP Specialist based in Barcelona to ensure VAT compliance and reporting across multiple EMEA countries. You will act as a key SAP Power User supporting VAT returns, ESL, and Intrastat, while translating regulatory requirements into SAP solutions.

We expect hands-on SAP experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural, international environment.

Formación

• Degree in accounting, finance, taxation or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of VAT compliance, indirect tax accounting, or VAT reporting experience.
• Good understanding of VAT regulations within EMEA.
• Experience in international and multicultural environments.
• Hands-on SAP experience, preferably in VAT, tax or finance processes.
• Advanced Excel skills; Access knowledge is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the key SAP Power User supporting VAT compliance, VAT returns, ESL and Intrastat reporting across selected EMEA countries.
• Translate indirect tax regulatory requirements into efficient SAP and reporting solutions.
• Support VAT audits, tax authority inquiries, and related documentation.
• Provide backup support for critical VAT compliance and reporting activities to ensure business continuity.
• Monitor VAT legislative developments and assess operational impact.
• Ensure timely implementation of regulatory changes within SAP processes and VAT reporting tools.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on VAT-related processes and data quality.

Educación

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related discipline

Herramientas

SAP

Excel

Access

Descripción del empleo

At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together - where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter - we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What's Possible

And at the European Shared Services Center based in Cornellà de Llobregat, with more than 300 employees, we support the group's various subsidiaries of all Europe and other regions. We have built an outstanding multicultural environment composed of employees of around 30 different nationalities.

We are looking for a VAT Reporting & SAP Specialist, based in Barcelona (Cornella).

The VAT Reporting & SAP Specialist plays a key role in ensuring accurate VAT compliance and reporting across multiple EMEA countries. Acting as the link between VAT Accounting, business stakeholders and SAP teams, this position combines indirect tax expertise with systems knowledge to drive compliance, process improvements and continuous optimization of VAT-related processes.

As a VAT Reporting & SAP Specialist, you will:

1. VAT Compliance & Reporting

• Act as the key SAP Power User supporting VAT compliance, VAT returns, EC Sales Lists (ESL), and Intrastat reporting across selected EMEA countries.
• Translate indirect tax regulatory requirements into efficient SAP and reporting solutions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support VAT audits, tax authority enquiries, and compliance-related documentation.
• Provide backup support for critical VAT compliance and reporting activities to ensure business continuity.

2. VAT Legislation & Risk Management

• Monitor VAT legislative developments across countries within scope and assess their operational impact.
• Ensure timely implementation of regulatory changes within SAP processes and VAT reporting tools.
• Support the identification and mitigation of VAT compliance risks.

3. Process Improvement & Projects

• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for VAT-related processes and system functionalities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, standardization, and data quality.
• Participate in cross-functional projects related to indirect tax, SAP enhancements, and business transformation initiatives.

4. SAP Configuration, Testing & User Support

• Support VAT-related SAP configuration, including VAT condition setup, rate changes, and system enhancements.
• Manage VAT-related system incidents and changes through Remedy tickets.
• Coordinate testing activities and validate system updates impacting VAT processes.
• Develop training materials and deliver training to end users to ensure effective adoption of VAT processes and controls.

As a VAT Reporting & SAP Specialist, you already are and/or have:

Professional Experience & Education

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in VAT compliance, indirect tax accounting, or VAT reporting.
• Good understanding of VAT regulations within EMEA.
• Experience working in an international and multicultural environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP, preferably within VAT, tax or finance processes.
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Access is considered an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Ability to translate business and regulatory requirements into system solutions.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset and process-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and in a multicultural environment.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills.
• We Take Care of You: With medical insurance (Adeslas), life insurance, and a pension plan.
• Flexible Compensation Plan: Includes a restaurant card, private health insurance for family members, nursery vouchers, and a transport card.
• Economic Support for Remote Work.
• Flexible Hours: With the possibility to work from home 3 days per week.
• Holidays: 23 days + additional days for work adjustment.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company + a training platform: you choose what you want to deepen.
• Special Discounts: On your favorite brands for being part of Air Products.
• Parking Space: So, you don't stress about arriving at the office.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what's possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.