VAT Accountant

VAT Accountant

Posted 1 week ago by Planet Pharma

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Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Chester, England, United Kingdom
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Automation Finance General Ledger Ledgers (Accounting) Microsoft Excel Process Improvement SAP Applications Stakeholder Management Value-Added Tax VAT Returns

Summary: The VAT Accountant role at a leading global pharmaceutical organization involves managing VAT reporting across multiple European jurisdictions within a hybrid working environment. The position requires solid VAT compliance experience and offers opportunities for process improvement and automation. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders and contribute to the European Tax Centre of Excellence. This role is ideal for someone looking to broaden their VAT expertise in a supportive international team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and submit monthly or quarterly VAT returns and related filings (such as EC Sales Lists, SAF-T, Intrastat)
  • Reconcile VAT general ledger accounts and resolve any discrepancies
  • Provide VAT compliance support and advice to stakeholders in different markets
  • Keep up to date with VAT legislation and ensure ongoing compliance
  • Work with tax technology teams to implement process improvements and automation
  • Assist with audits, documentation, and communications with tax authorities
  • Support efforts to standardise VAT processes across the region

Key Skills:

  • At least 2 years of VAT compliance experience, ideally in a multinational or shared services environment
  • Familiarity with SAP or Oracle is an advantage
  • Strong Excel skills and confidence handling data
  • Detail-oriented and able to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting
  • Fluent in English (other European languages are a bonus)
  • Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working across teams and cultures

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Chester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Location: Hybrid role based in Chester

Sector: Tax | Finance | Shared Services

I’m working with a leading global pharmaceutical organisation that is looking to strengthen its European Tax Centre of Excellence by bringing on board a VAT Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid VAT compliance experience to step into a regional position with international scope. You’ll handle VAT reporting across multiple European jurisdictions and play an active role in streamlining processes, managing risk, and supporting automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and submit monthly or quarterly VAT returns and related filings (such as EC Sales Lists, SAF-T, Intrastat)
  • Reconcile VAT general ledger accounts and resolve any discrepancies
  • Provide VAT compliance support and advice to stakeholders in different markets
  • Keep up to date with VAT legislation and ensure ongoing compliance
  • Work with tax technology teams to implement process improvements and automation
  • Assist with audits, documentation, and communications with tax authorities
  • Support efforts to standardise VAT processes across the region

Ideal Profile:

  • At least 2 years of VAT compliance experience, ideally in a multinational or shared services environment
  • Familiarity with SAP or Oracle is an advantage
  • Strong Excel skills and confidence handling data
  • Detail-oriented and able to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting
  • Fluent in English (other European languages are a bonus)
  • Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working across teams and cultures

Why Consider This Role?

  • Broaden your VAT expertise across multiple countries and tax systems
  • Be part of a high-performing, supportive international team
  • Gain exposure to automation and process improvement projects
  • Join a business known for its innovation and commitment to professional development

About Planet Pharma:

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering. Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing. We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Finlay Keyworth (Recruiter II) at Planet Pharma for more information: E: fkeyworth@planet-pharma.co.uk T: +44 20 3953 1451

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