VAT Tax Specialist

Btobnice; Villar-d'Arêne; Sur place; EUR 12 186 - 14 597; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

50% contribution towards public transport subscription

Progressive and hands-on training

Direct supervision by the firm’s founder

Résumé du poste

Btobnice is seeking a VAT Tax Specialist (Apprenticeship / Work-study) to join our growing tax advisory team in Villar-d'Arêne. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in international VAT while working directly with the firm's founder.

The ideal candidate will undergo hands-on training and progressively handle client assignments. A strong academic background in Tax Law or related fields is desired, along with fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in corporate taxation.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel.
• Accurate, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Analytical mindset with autonomy.

Responsabilités

• Review supplier invoices and expenses claims.
• Identify expenses eligible for VAT recovery.
• Prepare, submit and monitor VAT refund claims.
• Manage VAT compliance obligations in France and internationally.
• Contribute to the development of the firm’s activities.

Connaissances

Strong interest in corporate taxation

Fluent French and English

Proficiency in Excel (intermediate level preferred)

Accuracy, organisation and attention to detail

Analytical mindset and ability to develop autonomy

Formation

Master’s degree in Tax Law

Master’s degree in Accounting, Control and Audit (CCA)

Master’s degree in Finance / Tax / Business Administration

DCG / DSCG (completed or in progress)

BUT in Business and Administration (GEA - accounting/finance track)

Business school with a specialisation in Finance or Tax

Description du poste

Join a growing tax advisory firm and develop expertise in international VAT.

BTOBNICE is an independent tax advisory firm experiencing strong growth. Based in Nice Arénas, we support international businesses in reducing their tax burden and optimising their cash flow.

Our areas of expertise include:

• Foreign VAT recovery (over 50 countries)
• Optimisation of deductible VAT in France
• VAT registrations and compliance obligations worldwide

The Opportunity

As part of our growth, we are recruiting a VAT Tax Specialist (Apprenticeship / Work-study) for a duration of one year, starting in September 2026.

You will be trained in both French and international VAT matters and will progressively work on client assignments, in direct collaboration with the firm’s founder.

Your Responsibilities

Following an initial training period, you will contribute to both the operational management and the development of the firm’s activities.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing supplier invoices and expenses claims
• Identifying expenses eligible for VAT recovery
• Communicating with suppliers to request invoice corrections
• Preparing, submitting and monitoring VAT refund claims
• Managing VAT compliance obligations in France and internationally
• Assisting with VAT registrations abroad
• Monitoring tax developments and analysing regulatory changes
• Drafting articles (client newsletters, website and LinkedIn content)
• Updating the internal tax database (VAT rates and country-specific rules)
• Contributing to the identification of new tax optimisation opportunities

You may also provide occasional support with routine accounting tasks (data entry and monthly French VAT returns - CA3).

What You Will Develop

• Practical expertise in international VAT
• A clear understanding of corporate tax challenges
• Strong analytical, structuring and technical skills
• The ability to work on multi-country assignments
• Exposure to a specialised B2B advisory environment

Your Profile

We are looking for a rigorous, analytical and committed student wishing to specialise in indirect taxation.

Targeted academic backgrounds:

• Master’s degree (M1 or M2) in Tax Law
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Control and Audit (CCA)
• Master’s degree in Finance / Tax / Business Administration
• DCG / DSCG (completed or in progress)
• BUT in Business and Administration (GEA - accounting/finance track), strong profiles considered
• Business school with a specialisation in Finance or Tax

Required Skills

• Strong interest in corporate taxation
• Fluent French and English
• Proficiency in Excel (intermediate level preferred)
• Accuracy, organisation and attention to detail
• Analytical mindset and ability to develop autonomy

Previous experience in an accounting firm or finance function would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• Progressive and hands-on training
• Direct supervision by the firm’s founder
• Development of technical expertise on high value-added topics
• Exposure to an international working environment

Working Arrangements

• 35 hours per week: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Hybrid working model: office presence and remote work
• 50% contribution towards public transport subscription
• Compensation in accordance with the legal framework applicable to apprenticeship contracts in France