Summary: The Indirect Tax Accountant role involves ensuring indirect tax compliance across multiple European jurisdictions within a leading pan-European supply chain organization. This position is a 12-month contract that offers a hybrid working model, requiring three days in the office each week. The successful candidate will manage VAT compliance, support operational teams, and enhance processes in a collaborative environment. The role demands both technical expertise and a proactive approach to process improvement in a complex, multi-country setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, analyse, and submit VAT returns across EMEA countries in accordance with local legislation and deadlines.
• Complete and file EC Sales Lists and Intrastat declarations where applicable.
• Respond to VAT compliance queries from internal stakeholders, particularly within operations and finance.
• Contribute to the documentation and improvement of VAT-related processes, identifying areas for optimisation and risk mitigation.
• Prepare and review monthly VAT reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Support both internal and external audit requirements, including tax data analysis and report preparation.
• Collaborate with accounting and operational teams to ensure consistent VAT compliance across the organisation.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience working in indirect tax, ideally within a supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• Educated to degree level in accounting, finance, tax, or a related field.
• A recognised accounting or tax qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CTA, AAT, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of European VAT compliance, including reporting requirements and audit processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with the ability to take ownership of tasks and drive continuous improvement.

Salary (Rate): £55,000

City: Chertsey

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other