Compliance Specialist (EPR)

AVASK; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AVASK, a leading global consultancy in international taxation, is seeking a Compliance Specialist (EPR) in Southampton. The role focuses on providing VAT and EPR advisory services, ensuring compliance for a diverse client base. With competitive salary, generous annual leave, and additional benefits, this position offers an opportunity for professional growth in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company Pension scheme

Private Healthcare Insurance

Annual leave purchase scheme

Subsidised café with onsite Chef

Qualifications

• Experience in VAT/Accountancy/Finance department required.
• Confident with excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide VAT and EPR advisory services at the highest standard.
• File VAT returns accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage client accounts in coordination with Credit Control.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or similar

AAT/ATT or Degree in Accountancy or VAT Diploma

Job description

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Compliance Specialist (EPR), Southampton

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Client:

AVASK

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

AVASK is a global consultancy that specialises in international taxation and business solutions for e-commerce sellers. Established in 2012, we operate across multiple continents and provide expert guidance to over 10,000 clients worldwide. Our mission is to simplify international trade by offering innovative, efficient, and compliant strategies.

Role:Compliance Specialist (EPR)

Salary:Up to £33,000

Location:Southampton (hybrid) min 3 days in office

The Compliance Specialist (EPR) will provide clients with a comprehensive range of expertise - from practical guidance on cross-border transactions, making sure that they are fully compliant and assisting on EPR and tax advisory services.

Compliance Specialist (EPR), the role:

• To provide consultancy and VAT, and EPR advisory services at the highest standard, this includes the following aspects:
• Filing VAT returns in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy, and not incurring penalties.
• Advising clients which tax office to make payments to.
• Reminding clients proactively in terms of outstanding returns.
• Ensuring that European filings, EC Sales and Intrastat reporting are in place where or if required.
• Review thresholds in place in each country and notify European offices of such data.
• Managing client’s accounts in co-ordination with the Credit Control Department.
• Notifying clients when the account is due for payment and chasing them when the account is overdue.
• Inform clients of potential VAT/EPR penalties within all Countries.
• Corresponding with clients in relation to tax authorities in Europe.
• Training, supporting and developing new members of the team.
• Collaborate with the team in a positive manner.
• Actively connecting with Managers and Directors to suggest any contributions to improve procedures.
• Travelling if required to events / training.

Compliance Specialist (EPR), the person:

• Degree in Environmental Science or similar.
• Experience working in VAT/Accountancy/Finance department.
• Confident and with excellent communication skills for client interaction and engagement.
• AAT/ATT or Degree in Accountancy or VAT Diploma.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Organised and proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Works well in a small team as well as independently.
• Excellent multi-tasking ability.

Compliance Specialist (EPR), the benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year).
• Company Pension scheme (Royal London).
• Cycle2Work Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Insurance (Vitality).
• Subsidised café with onsite Chef.
• Regular departmental socials, company wide.

About AVASK:

AVASK Global Compliance is a rapidly expanding firm that specialises in international VAT and tax and accounting for e-commerce businesses that are located internationally and in the UK.

AVASK are recommended External Tax Advisors under the Amazon Global Selling Programme and assist hundreds of Amazon FBA sellers, eBay, Shopify and many other platforms. On top of this, it provides its clients with a comprehensive range of expertise - from providing practical guidance on cross-border transactions, making sure that they are fully compliant and assisting on their group structures and tax advisory services.#PR3