Junior VAT Specialist

Bridgestone; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding and mentorship

CSR activities

Global, dynamic environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Bridgestone in Poznań, Poland, is seeking a Junior VAT Specialist to join our VAT team. Hybrid work arrangement, open-ended/permanent contract, full-time role.

You will support accurate VAT returns and INTRASTAT reporting, handle day-to-day ad hoc requests, and contribute to data quality and process improvements. The ideal candidate has a finance or accounting background, basic knowledge of EU VAT rules, and familiarity with SAP.

Qualifications

• Education in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related area is an advantage; basic understanding of EU VAT rules is expected
• Initial experience in tax or accounting is an advantage
• Experience with VAT/INTRASTAT reporting is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT returns in the assigned scope accurately and on time
• Prepare INTRASTAT returns in the assigned scope
• Analyze data used for VAT/INTRASTAT reporting, identify discrepancies, make corrections, and cooperate with process stakeholders in resolving root causes in data processing
• Handle ad hoc requests and prepare internal reports as needed
• Perform accounting tasks within the VAT process
• Support audits by collecting documentation and responding to audit questions
• Update KPI reports and ensure high data quality
• Keep up to date procedures and work instructions
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and controls

Skills

VAT basics

INTRASTAT reporting

SAP knowledge

EU VAT rules

SSC/BPO experience

Education

Finance / Accounting background

Job description

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Junior VAT Specialist

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Type of work: Hybrid

Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Poznań, PL

ABOUT US

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Junior VAT Specialist to join our VAT team and support the accurate, efficient, and timely preparation of VAT returns and INTRASTAT reporting, as well as handling day-to-day ad hoc requests, and providing business and audit support. Following onboarding, you will take full ownership of your responsibilities, managing them independently while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare VAT returns in the assigned scope accurately and on time
• Prepare INTRASTAT returns in the assigned scope
• Analyze data used for VAT/INTRASTAT reporting, identify discrepancies, make corrections, and cooperate with process stakeholders in resolving root causes in data processing
• Handle ad hoc requests and prepare internal reports as needed
• Perform accounting tasks within the VAT process
• Support audits by collecting documentation and responding to audit questions
• Update KPI reports and ensure high data quality
• Keep up to date procedures and work instructions
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and controls

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification:

• Education in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related area is an advantage; basic understanding of EU VAT rules is expected

Experience:

• Initial experience in tax or accounting is an advantage

Technical Skills:

• Basic knowledge of EU VAT regulations
• Knowledge of SAP (as an advantage)
• Experience in preparing VAT and/or INTRASTAT returns (as an advantage)
• Experience working in SSC/BPO environments (as an advantage)

Languages Skills:

Soft/Behavioral Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines
• Teamwork mindset and strong customer focus
• Responsibility and confidentiality when working with data
• Willingness to learn and develop in VAT

WHAT WE OFFER

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive payment; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.