OPRA are delighted to be recruiting for a Tax Analyst - German Speaking, on behalf of a global organisation based in Basildon.

The Tax Analyst will be responsible for the preparation of EU VAT returns and join a global in-house tax team and there may be the opportunity to take on responsibility for VAT compliance for other EU entities over time as well as provide support in the quarterly/annual corporate tax reporting process. You will report to the Tax Manager, EMEA based in the UK.

Your role will focus on the following key activities:

• Preparation of VAT returns, EC Sales lists, Intrastat returns for German and Austrian entities
• Ensuring that VAT returns and payments are submitted on an accurate and timely basis
• Preparation of annual adjustment calculations
• Preparation of monthly VAT reconciliations, ensuring full reconciliation to the general ledger
• Preparation of monthly turnover reconciliations, ensuring full reconciliation of turnover between the VAT and the financial statements
• Assist in the review of and implementation of VAT processes to increase efficiency
• Assist EMEA tax team with ad hoc tax returns due across EMEA as well as providing support on VAT/ tax planning projects
• Provide support on tax audits
• Work closely with the local German accounting team on all VAT related matters

Basic Qualifications for Consideration:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role in VAT in an accounting practice and/or industry role
• Part qualified accountant essential- ACA / ACCA / CIMA
• Experience of VAT and partial exemption calculations
• Good understanding of accounting and its implications on VAT
• Language skills - German desirable
• Strong analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team