Junior VAT Specialist

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Junior VAT Specialist to join our VAT team and support the accurate, efficient, and timely preparation of VAT returns and INTRASTAT reporting, as well as handling day-to-day ad hoc requests, and providing business and audit support. Following onboarding, you will take full ownership of your responsibilities, managing them independently while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT returns in the assigned scope accurately and on time

Prepare INTRASTAT returns in the assigned scope

Analyze data used for VAT/INTRASTAT reporting, identify discrepancies, make corrections, and cooperate with process stakeholders in resolving root causes in data processing

Handle ad hoc requests and prepare internal reports as needed

Perform accounting tasks within the VAT process

Support audits by collecting documentation and responding to audit questions

Update KPI reports and ensure high data quality

Keep up to date procedures and work instructions

Ensure compliance with internal procedures and controls

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification

Education in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related area is an advantage; basic understanding of EU VAT rules is expected

Experience

Initial experience in tax or accounting is an advantage

Technical Skills

Basic knowledge of EU VAT regulations

Knowledge of SAP (as an advantage)

Experience in preparing VAT and/or INTRASTAT returns (as an advantage)

Experience working in SSC/BPO environments (as an advantage)

Languages Skills

Communicative English skills

Soft/Behavioral Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines
• Teamwork mindset and strong customer focus
• Responsibility and confidentiality when working with data
• Willingness to learn and develop in VAT