Financial Analyst I

eTeam, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax consulting firm in London is seeking a VAT Tax Analyst to join their EMEA VAT Compliance team. The role involves preparing and submitting VAT returns, assisting with VAT registrations, and supporting VAT compliance queries. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar function, with strong analytical skills and advanced MS Excel knowledge. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for improvement and implementation of solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in advisory or compliance function in EMEA jurisdictions.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Must take ownership of work and implement change.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse and submit European VAT returns.
• Assist with VAT registrations across various jurisdictions.
• Provide VAT compliance support to accounting groups.

Skills

Organised

Analytical

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Problem-solving

Advanced MS Excel

Education

Recognised accounting or tax qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT or similar)

Tools

Python

Alteryx

Job description

Job Description: Working within the current EMEA VAT Compliance team, the VAT Tax Analyst will:

• Prepare, analyse and submit European VAT returns and related filings;
• Prepare, analyse and analyse FASS5 and work with different stakeholders in internal project;
• Prepare, analyse and submit Intrastat returns as necessary;
• Assist with VAT registrations across various jurisdictions;
• Assist with VAT compliance queries from Client businesses operating across Europe;
• 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;
• Provide internal and external audit support, including data analysis;
• Provide VAT compliance support to colleagues throughout the business and, in particular, accounting groups;
• Participate in cross-functional projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• A recognised accounting or tax qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT or similar) but this is not a must;
• Experience of min 2 years advisory or compliance function in EMEA jurisdictions or similar accounting function
• Organised, analytical and methodical with attention to detail;
• Advanced in MS Excel; other tools such as Python, Alteryx are plus;
• 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