Financial Accountant (Indirect Tax)

Overview

In this Tax Specialist role, you will support the European indirect tax function within a global trading organisation. You’ll ensure accurate monthly and quarterly VAT, excise, and other statutory returns across European operations, leveraging SAP for data reconciliation. You’ll collaborate with HMRC and other authorities while maintaining robust tax files and supporting ad hoc projects. This position offers scope to impact tax reporting quality and timelines, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit complex UK (and some EU) indirect tax returns (VAT, excise duty) for European operations
• Reconcile tax return calculations and payments to SAP data
• Correspond with HMRC/other tax authorities on queries and audits
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely indirect tax reporting
• Maintain indirect tax files and perform tax research as needed
• Support Indirect Tax Manager with ad hoc projects/tasks
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to resolve issues
• Read and interpret company policies and regulatory guidelines
• Meet tight timelines and multi-task across assignments

Key requirements

• Minimum two years of relevant work experience
• SAP experience preferred
• Advanced Word and Excel skills
• Ability to work with stakeholders and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to read and interpret regulatory guidelines and policies

• strong communication with tax authorities
• collaboration and cross-functional teamwork
• problem-solving and issue identification
• SAP
• VAT and excise tax compliance
• tax research

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