VAT Compliance Specialist

Michael Page; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical care

Life insurance

Multisport card

Employee referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Training platforms

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Michael Page in Poland is hiring for a VAT Compliance Specialist within a Shared Services Center in Wrocław. You will join a newly established tax team responsible for transition, standardization, and development of VAT processes for EMEA entities, collaborating with international stakeholders.

The role requires 3+ years in VAT, strong Excel/data-analysis skills, and English proficiency. It offers a hybrid work model, competitive bonus, medical and life insurance, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 3+ years of VAT experience for Polish or international entities.
• Strong knowledge of VAT regulations and reporting requirements.
• Proficient with Excel (pivot tables) and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT returns and EC Sales Lists (ECSL) for EMEA accurately and on time.
• Reconcile VAT accounts and keep precise financial records.
• Support transition and standardization of VAT processes within the new team.
• Implement quality checks and help automate VAT reporting processes.
• Collaborate with external VAT providers and internal teams on tax processes.
• Respond to day-to-day tax queries and monitor KPIs for VAT activities.

Skills

Excel advanced

Pivot tables

Data analysis

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Education

Higher education in Accounting or Finance

Tools

VAT reporting tools

Finance software

Job description

• Support VAT processes for EMEA entities.
• Participate in process transition and development within new team.

About Our Client

For our client, a Shared Services Center located in Wrocław, we are looking for candidates to join the VAT Compliance team. The organization has been operating for several years in a stable, international environment, supporting EMEA entities in the area of finance. The newly established tax team will be responsible for transitioning, standardizing, and further developing processes. This is an opportunity to join the team at an early stage, contribute to building new solutions, and collaborate with international stakeholders.

Job Description

• Manage processes related to the preparation of VAT returns and EC Sales Lists (ECSL) for EMEA countries, ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting.
• Reconcile VAT accounts and payments while maintaining accurate financial records.
• Support the transition of VAT processes to the newly established team, including process standardization and development.
• Implement quality checks and support the automation and improvement of VAT reporting processes.
• Collaborate with external VAT service providers and support master data-related processes.
• Support internal teams on tax-related processes, participate in finance projects, and handle day-to-day business queries.
• Monitor VAT processes and report key performance indicators (KPIs).

The Successful Applicant

• Higher education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in VAT, gained through supporting processes for Polish or international entities.
• Good knowledge of VAT regulations and tax reporting requirements.
• Experience in VAT reconciliations and working with tools supporting financial and tax reporting.
• Communicative level of English.
• Very good knowledge of Excel, including experience with pivot tables and data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and a process improvement mindset.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid work model - 1 day of remote work per week.
• Flexible working hours.
• Annual bonus program.
• Private medical care and life insurance.
• Multisport card.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee Assistance Program providing legal, psychological, and financial support.
• Access to training and development platforms.
• Holiday allowance / vacation subsidy.
• Additional holiday and seasonal benefits.