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Job Description: VAT Accountant
Contract: 9 months initially with the possibility of extension!
Company: A Global Biopharmaceutical Company
Location: Hybrid in Deeside with 2-3 days in the office
Position Purpose
This role is part of the European Tax Centre of Excellence (COE) team. It focuses on two main responsibilities:
* Managing VAT reporting and compliance for a group of European and international markets, ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met.
* Providing guidance on VAT compliance-related queries, coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders as needed.
The role also involves staying up to date with local VAT legislation and acting as an internal consultant to meet stakeholder expectations.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, or annual VAT and indirect tax returns (e.g., sales listings, domestic listings, purchase listings, Intrastat, SAF-T) using Excel and/or tax return preparation tools.
* Coordinate internal approvals for VAT submissions, follow up on payment requests, and archive documentation post-submission.
* Reconcile VAT General Ledger accounts and resolve outstanding issues.
* Match GL sales data with reported VAT sales and investigate discrepancies.
* Respond to VAT compliance queries from the business.
* Assist in preparing VAT documentation and support related projects.
* Collaborate with the Tax Technology team to test and implement system requirements.
* Monitor changes in VAT legislation and assess their impact.
* Help maintain VAT code tables and configurations in the accounting system.
* Support VAT audits and liaise with tax authorities when required.
* Contribute to standardization, automation, continuous improvement, and risk management initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
Education & Experience
* Minimum 2 years of VAT compliance experience in at least one jurisdiction within a multinational environment.
* Familiarity with SAP or Oracle is a plus.
Functional & Technical Skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Comfortable working with diverse teams across cultures and technical backgrounds.
* Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
* Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
* Team-oriented mindset.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
* Gain insight into the VAT compliance needs of a global organization.
* Work within a high-performing, professional team.
* Develop influence and impact across the business.
* Build expertise in international and country-specific VAT regulations.
* Experience collaboration within a European team and shared services environment.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research
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