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EMEA Senior VAT Analyst

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Manchester

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GBP 40,000 - 55,000

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mid-Senior level Tax Analyst to manage VAT compliance across EMEA. The role involves preparing VAT returns, supporting audits, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in tax and finance, with advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Excel. This position offers opportunities for ownership and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in VAT advisory or compliance.
Basic VAT knowledge required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit VAT returns for France, Italy, Spain, and Sweden.
Assist with VAT compliance queries and internal audits.
Identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in tax, accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Excel

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This position will be responsible (as part of a larger team) for the preparation of EMEA VAT returns and related filings for France, Italy, Spain and Sweden region. This position may also assist in the provision of data to tax authorities and other VAT compliance actions.

Work may also include some mainstream VAT compliance activities, supporting internal and external audits, and liaising with colleagues in VAT Compliance and Controllership as well as Tax and the wider business – you will need an understanding of financial systems, and technical accounting awareness for this work. You may also be involved in projects that have a VAT compliance impact. You will be expected to take ownership of your activities, identify process improvement opportunities for existing process and controls, and drive positive change across the organisation.

Key job responsibilities:

• Prepare, analyse, review and submit FRITES and SE VAT returns and related filings;

• Prepare, analyse, review and submit Intrastat and ECSL returns as necessary;

• Assist with VAT compliance queries from businesses operating across EMEA;

• Assist in the mapping of VAT processes, and identify areas for improvement and solutions for VAT issues;

• Prepare and review month-end VAT account reconciliations and work proactively to resolve aged items;

• Provide internal and external audit support, including data analysis;

• Provide VAT compliance support to colleagues throughout the business and, in particular, accounting groups and contributing and driving preparation of Tax Requirement Documents for tech teams;

• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects with a priority on automation and in-housing.

• Supports business growth and on-boarding of new entities to VAT compliance processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in tax, accounting, finance, or related field

• 5+ years of experience of working in VAT advisory or VAT compliance function having basic VAT knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products at an advanced level, Advanced in MS Excel

Preferred qualifications:

• A recognized accounting or tax qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT or similar);

• Able to take ownership of work, implement change, and demonstrate a problem-solving approach;

• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure

• Collaborate team player who is comfortable with a fast paced and dynamic environment

• Quick learner with a positive can do attitude and solid professionalism

• Ability to work independently with limited general supervision

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Contract

Job function

Job function
Analyst and Finance
Industries
Technology, Information and Media

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