Indirect Tax Accountant, EMEA

Language Business; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free on-site parking

On-site gym facilities

Comprehensive benefits package

International career development

Exposure to European VAT jurisdictions

Training & development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Language Business in Chester is recruiting an Indirect Tax Accountant to join its European Tax Centre of Excellence. You will support VAT compliance across several European jurisdictions and work with stakeholders across finance and tax in a multinational environment.

The role offers hybrid working, on-site parking, and a comprehensive benefits package with clear opportunities for international career development and exposure to ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Qualifications

• Experience in VAT or indirect tax compliance.
• Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• ERP experience with SAP/Oracle advantageous.
• Exposure to European/international VAT compliance desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT and indirect tax returns across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Manage Intrastat declarations, SAF-T filings, sales listings, and other compliance requirements.
• Coordinate VAT return reviews, approvals and submissions.
• Prepare VAT payment requests and maintain tax documentation.
• Perform VAT and sales ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support internal stakeholders with VAT queries and compliance guidance.
• Assist with tax authority audits and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance obligations are met accurately within deadlines.

Skills

VAT / indirect tax

Excel & data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Indirect Tax Accountant

• Location: Chester, Cheshire (Hybrid Working)
• Excellent Salary + Benefits + Career Development

The Company

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading international organisation for an Indirect Tax Accountant to join their European Tax Centre of Excellence based in Chester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced VAT professional looking to develop specialist expertise across multiple European markets within a global business environment. Working as part of a collaborative and highly respected tax team, you will gain exposure to complex international VAT compliance whilst building valuable expertise within a multinational organisation.

The Opportunity

As an Indirect Tax Accountant, you will support VAT and indirect tax compliance obligations across a number of European jurisdictions. You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely tax reporting while collaborating with stakeholders across finance, tax and wider business functions.

This position offers genuine international exposure, significant professional development opportunities, and the chance to work within a high-performing Centre of Excellence environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of VAT and indirect tax returns across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Managing Intrastat declarations, SAF-T filings, sales listings and other indirect tax compliance requirements.
• Coordinating VAT return reviews, approvals and submissions.
• Preparing VAT payment requests and maintaining accurate tax documentation.
• Performing VAT and sales ledger reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Supporting internal stakeholders with VAT-related queries and compliance guidance.
• Assisting with tax authority audits and the preparation of supporting documentation.
• Ensuring all compliance obligations are met accurately and within statutory deadlines.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in VAT or indirect tax compliance.
• A degree qualification (or equivalent professional experience).
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle or other ERP systems would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Exposure to European or international VAT compliance would be highly desirable.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working (50% office / 50% home based)
• Free on-site parking
• On-site gym facilities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• International career development opportunitiesn
• Exposure to multiple European VAT jurisdictions
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A supportive and collaborative team environment