VAT Accountant.

Onboard Retail; South Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work & Flexitime

27 days Annual Leave

Bonus scheme

Free onsite lunch and health snacks

Job summary

Onboard Retail in Ireland seeks a VAT Accountant to join the Finance Team and manage VAT set-up and returns across 11 jurisdictions for multiple entities.

The role involves daily collaboration within the team and across departments, with a focus on structuring VAT returns in an international travel retail business. Hybrid work option and strong EU VAT knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in tax, accounting, finance, commerce, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Professional accounting qualification and tax certification.
• Strong understanding of regional VAT laws.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for filing VAT returns in multiple jurisdictions and tax payments by deadlines.
• Ensure monthly GL reconciliation for VAT accounts and clear discrepancies.
• Respond to notices and queries from tax authorities.
• Overseeing customs procedures with third party agents for compliance.
• Verify correct tax codes and rates are in use.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Fluent English

Customs knowledge

Education

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

Professional accounting qualification

Tax certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Onboard Retail

Europe's leading airlines trust us to curate and manage market-leading onboard retail programmes that deliver unrivalled experiences for passengers and profitable ancillary revenue for airlines. Combining commercial expertise, tailored product choices and seamless execution, we help turn everyday journeys into stronger customer relationships.

Our Services span Product & Assortment Strategy, Procurement & Supplier Management Retail Programme Management, Menu & Packaging Design, Crew Engagement, Technology & Finance.

About the role:

Onboard Retail are looking for a passionate individual to join our Finance Team as a VAT Accountant.

This is a core role to manage VAT set-up and returns across 11 jurisdictions and for several entities. You will collaborate both within the team and across other departments on a daily basis.

This role presents the right candidate with an exciting opportunity to own and structure VAT returns within an international player.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for filing of VAT returns in multiple jurisdictions and tax payments in accordance with statutory deadlines.
• Ensure monthly GL reconciliation for VAT accounts are complete and discrepancies cleared.
• Respond to notices and queries from tax authorities.
• Overseeing customs procedures with third party agents to ensure company is compliant.
• Verify that correct tax codes and rates are in use.
• Ensure compliance with business and advise on daily indirect tax queries.
• Oversee VAT compliance and audit activities.
• Perform technical research and extensively participate in strategic tax planning initiatives.
• Assist with Corporate Tax filings where necessary.
• Serve as key point of contact for external parties.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in tax, accounting, finance, commerce, or related field
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Professional accounting qualification and tax certification
• Strong understanding of Regional VAT laws
• Experience with SAP is a plus

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Fluent written and verbal English
• Some customs knowledge desirable

Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines across multiple jurisdictions
• Attention to detail
• Accountable
• Agile and first time situations
• Methodical and organised
• Good prioritisation and sense of urgency

Benefits:

• Hybrid work & Flexitime
• 27 days Annual Leave.
• Bonus scheme.
• Free onsite lunch and health snacks options.
• Great work-life balance.
• Friendly, international team with a strong sense of fun.
• Exciting career opportunity in the global travel retail space.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.