Hybrid VAT Analyst, EMEA (SAP & Excel)

5129 Tate & Lyle Global Shared Services Sp.z o.o.; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

MyBenefit Platform

Lunch subsidy

Work from home

Languages assistance

Life Insurance

LinkedIn Learning access

Employee assistance program

Mental wellness program

Charity & wellbeing teams

Job summary

Tate & Lyle Global Shared Services Centre in Łódź is seeking a VAT specialist to support EU/EMEA VAT compliance. You will prepare returns, reconcile data, and coordinate end-to-end VAT processes across Europe, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

The role requires VAT knowledge, proficiency in SAP and Excel, and clear English communication. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams and contribute to process improvements within a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• VAT accounting and VAT return reporting experience across EU countries.
• Knowledge of EU VAT legislation including cross-border and chain transactions.
• Working knowledge of SAP and other ERP systems, plus advanced Excel.
• A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• English at B1-B2 level with clear written and spoken communication.
• Analytical mindset with good problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT returns for VAT registrations across EMEA.
• Reconcile monthly and quarterly VAT returns to the general ledger for European entities.
• Prepare and submit EC Sales Lists, Intrastat declarations and country-specific reports for Europe at the required intervals.
• Coordinate end-to-end VAT processes, including quality reviews, report submission, payments and reconciliations.
• Review procedures regularly and update them where needed.
• Support the migration of VAT processes from EU and non-EU countries.
• Work with relevant teams to resolve VAT queries, including those involving cross-border and chain transactions.
• Provide VAT compliance training to other accounting teams within GBS.
• Keep VAT knowledge current, focusing on developments affecting reporting and Tate & Lyle’s business.
• Contribute to departmental and cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate and support responses to internal and external audit requests and queries.
• Complete assigned month-end closing activities within corporate deadlines.
• Support other day-to-day VAT compliance activities.

Skills

VAT accounting

VAT return reporting

EU VAT knowledge

Analytical thinking

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Tate & Lyle Global Shared Services Centre in Łódź is seeking a VAT specialist to support EU/EMEA VAT compliance. You will prepare returns, reconcile data, and coordinate end-to-end VAT processes across Europe, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

The role requires VAT knowledge, proficiency in SAP and Excel, and clear English communication. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams and contribute to process improvements within a dynamic, hybrid work environment.