Financial Analyst - Manchester - 6 Month - £250 Inside
Financial Analyst (VAT Compliance)
6 Month Contract
Manchester (Onsite)
£220 - £270 Per day Inside IR35
Our client diverse business requires VAT filings in a number of jurisdictions globally. We are is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic VAT Compliance Tax Analyst to work in its International Indirect Tax Compliance team. The Tax Department is a fast-paced, team-focused, and dynamic environment.This position will be responsible (as part of a larger team) for the preparation of EMEA VAT returns and related filings for France, Italy, Spain and Sweden region. This position may also assist in the provision of data to tax authorities and other VAT compliance actions relating to Amazon or third-party sellers.
Work may also include some mainstream VAT compliance activities, supporting internal and external audits, and liaising with colleagues in VAT Compliance and Controllership as well as Tax and the wider business - you will need an understanding of financial systems, and technical accounting awareness for this work.You may also be involved in projects that have a VAT compliance impact. You will be expected to take ownership of your activities, identify process improvement opportunities for existing process and controls, and drive positive change across the organisation
Key job responsibilities- Prepare, analyse, review and submit FRITES and SE VAT returns and related filings;
- Prepare, analyse, review and submit Intrastat and ECSL returns as necessary;
- Organise VAT registrations across various jurisdictions;
- Assist with VAT compliance queries from our businesses operating across EMEA;
- Assist in the mapping of VAT processes, and identify areas for improvement and solutions for VAT issues;
- Prepare and review month-end VAT account reconciliations and work proactively to resolve aged items;
- Provide internal and external audit support, including data analysis;
- Provide VAT compliance support to colleagues throughout the business and, in particular, accounting groups and contributing and driving preparation of Tax Requirement Documents for tech teams;
- Lead and participate in cross-functional projects with a priority on automation and in-housing.
- Supports business growth and on-boarding of new entities to VAT compliance processes.
- Bachelor's degree in tax, accounting, finance, or related field
- Experience of working in VAT advisory or VAT compliance function having basic VAT knowledge
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products at an advanced level, Advanced in MS Excel;
- Other language such as Italian or French are beneficial
- A recognized accounting or tax qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT or similar);
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