International Vat Consultant

4 days ago


Chester, United Kingdom Gibbs Hybrid Full time

VAT Consultant - Chester /Remote

Prestigious Chester based client requires an accomplished VAT Consultant to join the international VAT Team, to manage international and national VAT reporting compliance requirements for the EMEA regions. You will provide advice on VAT compliance related queries, coordinating with external and internal stakeholders where necessary. The VAT Consultant will maintain a constant awareness of local VAT legislation and will satisfy stakeholder expectations.
- 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 and following up on VAT payment requests and archiving documentation after submissions are completed
- Preparation of VAT General Ledger reconciliation and follow up on issues and open items
- Reconciliation of GL sales to reported VAT sales and follow up on issues and open items
- Manage and assist with VAT compliance queries from the business
- Support preparing VAT requirements documents and other documents as needed
- Support Tax Technology team to test and implement requirements on a timely basis, as necessary
- Continuous monitor of VAT legislation to identify relevant changes
- Assistance in maintenance of VAT codes tables and VAT codes in accounting system
- Assistance with VAT audits and liaison with tax authorities as necessary
- Support strategy of standardisation and automation, continuous improvement and risk management

Essential
- Experience of VAT compliance in at least one jurisdiction, in a multi-national tax environment or equivalent.
- Experience with SAP or Oracle is advantageous.
- Excellent Excel skills.
- Fluency in English.
- Ability to successfully manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work with a range of technically and culturally diverse people.
- Ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience, at multiple levels within the company.
- Autonomous working.
- Ability to establish formal relationships with internal customers.
- Demonstrates a team orientated approach
- Strong written and verbal communication to facilitate relationships with peers and senior management.
- Ability to assess and resolve problems.
- Strong analytical skills.


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