Rate: £250 - £300 per day PAYE

Duration: 9 months (possibility for extension and also possible to become permanent)

LHH are currently partnered with a tech & e-commerce giant that requires VAT filings in a number of jurisdictions across Europe. They are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic VAT analyst to join them at the heart of our European VAT compliance team. This is a well-established team based in the UK which is responsible for VAT compliance across the region as well as providing support to Tax colleagues and the wider business. The role will include accounting and VAT responsibilities including supporting internal and external VAT audits.

You will be expected to take ownership of VAT controls and assist with compliance tasks, identify process improvement opportunities for existing process and controls, and drive positive change across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

Working within the current EMEA compliance team:

Prepare, review and submit VAT returns and related filings such as EC Sales Listings;
Prepare, review and submit Intrastat returns as necessary;
Assist with VAT registrations across various jurisdictions;
Prepare and submit ESL /ESPL, SAF_T returns as necessary
Preparation and review of month-end VAT account reconciliations
Provide internal and external audit support, including data analysis;
Assist with mapping VAT processes and identify areas for improvement;
Assist with VAT compliance queries from Amazon businesses operating across Europe;
Requirements:

VAT experts (compliance), not financial accountants
Strong reconciliation skills
Strong excel skills - pivot, vlookup etc
Ability to time manage and work autonomously
Desired Skills:

Ideally qualified - ATT, CTA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA etc
European VAT experience (compliance)
Experience of working in large complex organization

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