Financial Analyst - Financial Analyst III (Dutch or Belgian VAT experience)

Job Description

Client's diverse Internet business requires VAT filings in a number of jurisdictions across Europe. We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic VAT analyst to join us at the heart of our European VAT compliance team. This is a well-established team based in the UK which is responsible for VAT compliance across the region as well as providing support to Tax colleagues and the wider business. The role will include accounting and VAT responsibilities including supporting internal and external audits.

You will be expected to take ownership of VAT controls and assist with compliance tasks, identify process improvement opportunities for existing process and controls, and drive positive change across the organization.

Responsibilities:

Working within the current EMEA compliance team:

Prepare, review and submit UK and Ireland VAT returns and related filings such as EC Sales Listings;

Prepare, review and submit Intrastat returns as necessary;

Assist with VAT registrations across various jurisdictions;

Prepare and submit ESL/ESPL, SAF_T returns as necessary

Preparation and review of month-end account reconciliations

Provide internal and external audit support, including data analysis;

Assist with mapping VAT processes and identify areas for improvement;

Assist with VAT compliance queries from Client businesses operating across Europe;

Mandatory Requirements:

Professional qualifications in ACA, ACCA or CTA

VAT experts (compliance), not financial accountants

Strong accounting/reconciliation skills

Strong excel skills - pivot, vlookup

Ability to time manage and work autonomously

2-3 years post qualification

Desired Skills:

European VAT experience (compliance)

Experience of working in large complex organisation

Dutch or Belgian VAT experience