Vat And Indirect Tax Analyst

Your new company
This is a leading international manufacturing business with operations across a number of jurisdictions in the EU and overseas, who, due to growth, are looking for a junior and eager VAT Analyst to join their highly regarded Indirect Tax team. The business offers an excellent range of benefits, working culture, and career progression for the right individual. This role is based in Ellesmere Port and offers hybrid working and flexible hours.
Your new role
This role will see you work as part of the Indirect Tax and VAT team, specialising in technology, data and VAT Compliance, whilst being a good communicator with the wider business and finance teams. Your responsibilities include:

• Compile & analyse data required to complete VAT and duty returns for VAT Registrations across the EU, UK and further overseas.
• Draft VAT, Intrastat, ESL and Excise submissions for EU countries, along with some wider tax work when required.
• Assist on audit transactions within the wider group to provide assurance to senior stakeholders
• Prepare and audit monthly VAT reconciliations for reporting to group finance and the wider Indirect Tax team.
• To provide advice to the group and wider businesses on EU-wide Indirect Tax matters.
• Support the VAT & Indirect Tax Manager in ad-hoc projects

What you\'ll need to succeed
This role is ideal for an eager, hard-working and career-driven individual who has gained some finance or VAT experience, and is looking to progress further in their career within a global organisation. You do not need to have a specific accounting qualification, although this would be preferred. You must be confident in using technology systems and excel. All VAT specific training will be provided.
What you\'ll get in return

• Salary between £25,000 and £30,000, negotiable depending on your previous experience and academic record.
• Hybrid working (2 days at home per week), along with flexible start/finish times around core hours.
• Annual bonus, between 4% and 30% based on company and individual performance and targets.
• 25 days holiday (rising to 28 with service), plus bank holidays.
• 10% company pension scheme, which can be increased over time.
• Annual salary reviews
• Excellent career progression opportunities within an international business.

What you need to do now
If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Sam Puddephatt on 07501517572 or If this job isn\'t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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