EMEA/APAC VAT Compliance Specialist

Ascendion; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a VAT Compliance Consultant to join our in-house Indirect Tax team. You will manage indirect tax obligations across multiple EMEA and APAC jurisdictions, collaborating with internal finance teams and external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Key duties include end-to-end VAT compliance, preparation and submission of VAT returns, Intrastat and other filings; coordinating with service providers; obtaining governance approvals; supporting audits; and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on VAT compliance experience.
• Preference for in-house tax or finance experience (Big 4 + in-house acceptable).
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, taxation or related field.
• Recognised VAT/indirect tax qualification (CTA/ATT or regional equivalent).
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, Intrastat and related filings.
• Coordinate with in-house finance teams and external tax providers.
• Obtain governance approvals for VAT filings and supervise tax payments.
• Support audits and drive process improvements and automation.

Skills

VAT compliance

In-house finance experience

Analytical skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Taxation

CTA/ATT or regional equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ascendion is seeking a VAT Compliance Consultant to join our in-house Indirect Tax team. You will manage indirect tax obligations across multiple EMEA and APAC jurisdictions, collaborating with internal finance teams and external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Key duties include end-to-end VAT compliance, preparation and submission of VAT returns, Intrastat and other filings; coordinating with service providers; obtaining governance approvals; supporting audits; and