VAT Accountant

Contract: initial 6 months (possibility for extension)

Rate: £250 - £300 per day PAYE

LHH are currently partnered with a tech & e-commerce giant that requires VAT filings in several jurisdictions across Europe. They are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic VAT Accountant to join them at the heart of their 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 processes and controls, and drive positive change across the organisation.

Responsibilities:
Working within the current EMEA compliance team:
* Prepare, review and submit France and Sweden 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 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)
* Strong accounting/reconciliation skills
* Strong excel skills - pivot, vlookup
* Ability to time manage and work autonomously
* European VAT experience (compliance)

Desired Skills:
* Experience working in a large complex organisation
* French speaking