VAT Accounting Specialist

Job Description

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This newly created position of VAT Accounting Specialist reports directly to the Finance Director and joins a dynamic finance team of 15. Based in Frankfurt, the role offers a hybrid working model with an average of two days per week in the office. It presents an exciting opportunity to take ownership of cross‑border VAT compliance and contribute to process improvements across the European finance function.

Job Requirements

• At least 2‑3 years experience in VAT accounting and compliance
• Detailed knowledge of VAT including VAT invoice requirements, reverse‑charge mechanism and place‑of‑supply rules for goods and services
• Fluency in English and German (both verbal and written)
• Highly proficient in MS Excel
• Strong analytical skills
• Team player with great communication skills

Nice to Have

• Attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks under strict deadlines
• SAP FI knowledge

Job Responsibilities

• Handle complex cross‑national VAT calculations, documentation and preparation of VAT applications across Europe and support the month end processes
• Ensure accurate, compliant and timely submission of VAT declarations
• Up‑to‑date of changing VAT regulations and requirements within EU
• Communication with external tax consultants
• Maintain accounting procedures related to VAT
• Reconciliation of VAT accounts
• Provision of Indirect Tax advice to Operations colleagues including the treatment of proposed supply chain and product changes. Liaison with outsourced tax providers as required to obtain further local specialist insights on indirect tax treatment.
• Cross check of final returns prepared by outsourced providers and set up of payment instructions as required. Manage outsourced providers to ensure that all returns are filed on a timely basis.
• Acting as a point of contact for indirect tax related activities and providing periodic training within the company’s departments on EU VAT rules/latest developments.
• Assist in Tax Audits and compliance enquiries and reviews
• Determining indirect tax compliance implications associated with various business initiatives/proposals. Reviewing current tax legislation relating to our business requirements Ensure the Policy and Procedures are up to date with regard to Indirect Taxes.
• Identify, create and facilitate process improvement techniques for various indirect tax reporting. Involving yourself in various technology testing and improvements for the tax function liaising with IT developers.
• Assisting in journal entries and account reconciliations relating to tax GL’s
• Contribute to other projects assigned by Director of Finance

Job Benefits

• Hybrid work & Flexitime
• 30 days Annual Leave
• Bonus scheme
• Great work‑life balance
• Friendly, international team with a strong sense of fun
• Exciting career opportunity in the global travel retail space
• Job ticket and Bikeleasing

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Airlines and Aviation

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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