Indirect Tax Consultant

Reports to: Indirect Tax Team Leader

Scope of the Post:

Our Indirect Tax Consultants play a crucial role in supporting clients worldwide with their VAT obligations, encompassing tax compliance, VAT advisory services, and e-commerce consultancy. We adopt a client-centric approach and are currently seeking tax professionals to manage a diverse portfolio of clients. As an Indirect Tax Consultant, you will provide comprehensive advice, offering practical guidance on VAT regulations, cross-border transactions, and ensuring full compliance with VAT laws.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality VAT consultancy and business advice to your client portfolio continuously.
• Calculate and file European VAT returns meticulously and promptly, ensuring the highest level of accuracy.
• Advise clients on VAT liabilities, guide them on tax payments, proactively remind them of outstanding returns, and ensure compliance with European filings, EC Sales, and Intrastat reporting as required.
• Communicate with tax offices regarding clients accounts and obligations.
• Conduct VAT audits/investigations in collaboration with tax offices related to your client portfolio.
• Manage clients' accounts in coordination with the Credit Control Department.
• Stay consistently updated with VAT law and any changes in legislation.
• Provide exceptional customer service to build trust, rapport, and strong relationships within your portfolio.
• Represent the company professionally at events/webinars.
• Train, support, and develop new team members.
• Collaborate positively and enthusiastically with the team.
• Actively engage with Managers and Directors to suggest contributions for improving procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Detailed requirements for technical knowledge, skills, and abilities are outlined in the person specification. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of experience in the key accountabilities, specifically within a high-volume and fast-paced environment.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Experience in Law/VAT/Accountancy/Finance.
• Confidence and excellent communication skills for client interaction (Email, Phone, and face-to-face).
• Ability to work well both in a team and independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized with a proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent multitasking ability.

Desirable:

• Experience or knowledge of International E-Commerce.