Indirect Tax Analyst Intern

Contract Role - Indirect Tax Analyst Intern- Chester/Hybrid - 12 Months Initial - Inside IR35 PAYE

We are seeking an exceptional Indirect Tax Analyst Intern sits within the Tax COE Europe team supporting VAT compliance obligations for a group of markets within Europe region and other international markets, as required, ensuring internal and external deadlines are met and to provide advice on VAT compliance related queries, coordinating with external and internal stakeholders where necessary.

Role Overview:
* Job Title: Indirect Tax Analyst Intern
* Location: Chester/Hybrid (50% in the office)
* Contract Type: Contract
* Duration: 12 months initially, Inside IR35 PAYE
* Sector: Pharmaceutical

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Preparation of monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, or annual VAT returns and other indirect tax returns (sales listings, domestic listings, purchase listings, Intrastat, SAF-T) using Excel and/or indirect tax return preparation tool technology
* Preparing and requesting necessary VAT submission approvals from internal stakeholders
* Preparing and raising VAT payment requests and archiving documentation after submissions are completed
* Preparation of VAT and Sales General Ledger reconciliations and follow up on issues and open items
* Manage and assist with VAT compliance queries from the business as necessary
* Assistance with preparation of information for VAT audits requests as necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education/Experience
* BA/BSc or equivalent education, ideally in accounting/finance
* Experience with SAP or Oracle is advantageous.
* Excellent Excel skills.
* Fluency in English is essential. Fluency in another European language is advantageous.

DEVELOPMENTAL VALUE
* Opportunity to gain an understanding of the business needs of an international pharmaceutical company from a VAT compliance perspective.
* Opportunity to work within a professional and high performing team.
* Develop the ability to impact and influence within the company to deliver superior business results.
* Opportunity to gain international and country specific VAT expertise.
* Opportunity to gain experience of working within a European team and in a shared services environment.

Please feel free to contact myself - Daisy Nguyen at Gibbs Consulting/Atrium UK for a confidential chat to know more details about the role.

Please also note: Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.