Company Description
We're an ambitious, forward-thinking global business who build transformative solutions for our customers to deliver best-in-class sustainable mobility, connectivity, and technology solutions. We support our customers with a range of products and services to meet their needs.
Since 1990 our ambition has never wavered. From humble beginnings, our vision and drive has seen us venture into new markets with confidence and stay ahead of market trends. Our mission is to help businesses of all sizes adapt to the future and take advantage of the opportunities that change brings. Sustainability is at the core of our offering. With our leading e-mobility solutions, we're committed to guiding businesses through the energy transition, building solutions for a more sustainable, connected future.
This is where you come in. We are on a journey of growth. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of technology innovation and we invite you along on this journey.
Job Description
The Tax Compliance Assistant will support the tax team in delivering accurate and timely indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The role focuses primarily on preparing and submitting VAT returns, assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining robust compliance records, and ensuring all tax payments are made within statutory deadlines. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, an analytical mindset, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and submit VAT returns across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with local legislation.
Collect, validate, and analyse transactional data required for VAT reporting, working closely with finance and operational teams to resolve issues.
Perform VAT balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and ensure all VAT receivable/payable positions accurately reflect ledger activity.
Monitor all filing and payment deadlines, prepare VAT payment schedules, and ensure timely settlement of liabilities.
Completion and submission of various other compliance returns
Maintain organised, audit‑ready records of all filings, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Support continuous improvement of VAT processes, helping to strengthen internal controls and enhance reporting efficiency.
Provide assistance with ad‑hoc VAT queries and compliance projects as required.
Qualifications
Essential
Some exposure to finance, accounts, or administrative roles (e.g., AP, AR, bookkeeping).
Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and work accurately with financial data.
Keen willingness to learn indirect tax principles, VAT rules, and multi‑jurisdiction compliance processes.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high data quality.
Ability to organise workload and meet strict deadlines during reporting cycles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., lookups, pivot tables, basic formulas).
Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with finance and operational teams.
Desirable
Basic understanding of accounting concepts (e.g., invoices, ledgers, debits/credits).
Experience or awareness of VAT or indirect tax compliance (training will be provided).
Familiarity with ERP or finance systems (e.g. SAP, Sage X3, Sage 200).
Interest in pursuing a tax qualification (not essential) (e.g. CTA, ATT).
Experience of supporting process improvements in a finance environment.
Additional Information
What can you expect of us?
A friendly culture that mirrors our proposition to our customers.
A fast-growing organisation that defines itself as being agile and innovative
A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
A commitment to building a working environment that values inclusivity, innovation, agility, and drive.
And of course, you will be compensated competitively along with bonus potential and a good range of core benefits.
Still Curious?
If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now
If you'd like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team via [email protected]
Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.