VAT Associate

Overview

As VAT Associate, you will support the Indirect Tax Manager in UK and European VAT compliance, leveraging tax tech to improve accuracy and efficiency. You will work within the in-house tax team, coordinating with finance stakeholders and contributing to audits. The role offers exposure to multinational VAT processes and automation initiatives, with a clear path for professional growth in VAT. You help safeguard compliant, timely reporting while delivering value to the business.

Pay / Benefits

• salary 40,000–50,000 gross per year
• comprehensive benefits
• pension
• insurances
• performance bonuses
• professional development

Responsibilities

• Prepare UK and European VAT returns with accuracy and timely submission
• Handle monthly Intrastat and ESCL reporting for European VAT registrations
• Perform pre- and post-submission audit checks
• Reconcile VAT returns to balance sheet and other returns
• Maintain complete indirect tax records
• Collaborate with finance and cross-functional stakeholders
• Drive automation initiatives to improve indirect tax processes
• Assist with internal and external audits

Key requirements

• Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Foundational VAT knowledge; practical experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Oracle or other ERP experience is advantageous
• Experience in a multinational accounting environment is a plus
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Resilience under time pressure
• Adaptability and willingness to learn

• Strong communication
• Organizational skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• VAT / Indirect tax knowledge
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP systems (Oracle)

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