Indirect Tax Assistant Accountant

We are looking for a motivated, proactive professional Indirect Tax Accounts Assistantant who will be responsible for a range of actions within our friendly, fast paced Finance department.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a multinational, big, growing and progressive company - HERTZ.

We provide a full accounts service for a large number of countries in Europe. As we grow and expand this represents excellent opportunities for career development.

Our European Service Centre office is based in Swords, Dublin and employs approximately 900 people with over 29 different nationalities.

The role: Taking the wheel at Hertz

As an Indirect Tax Assistant Accountant you will be reporting to the Indirect Tax Manager/Senior Team Leader, you will be part of the European Indirect Tax team. The role will be primarily focused on supporting VAT compliance and other indirect tax tasks. You will be required to work on various projects and supplementary works to improving processes/procedures within the Shared Service Centre. You may be required to support with compliance obligations in various jurisdiction, for which training will be provided, where required.

• Downloading reports from various systems to support in preparation of VAT returns and certain other indirect tax obligations
• Supporting in preparation of intrastats for specified entities and liaising with finance department for supporting documentation.
• Support in Preparing the reconciliation of VAT accounts according to Hertz accounting policy
• Supporting Indirect Tax Manager in indirect tax queries/issues
• Ensuring indirect tax compliance is adherence with the market legislation
• Downloading reports to support preparation and submission of indirect tax returns
• Supporting preparing the reconciliation of VAT accounts according to Hertz accounting policy
• Involvement in month-end process under US GAAP accounting
• Supporting HESC departments and the Country for specific queries
• Finding and working on new opportunities for implementing indirect tax processes
• Support internal control and SOX compliance activities related to indirect tax
• Assisting Indirect Tax Director in the management of tax office enquiries.

Your benefits: Fuelling your journey

• Relocation package and assistance from our cool relocation team
• Free on-site Doctor, Nurse and Physiotherapy services
• Pension scheme
• Discount on private health Insurance
• On-site Gym
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Sports and Social Club
• Language classes
• Training and development programmes
• Incentives
• Staff Car Rental and Sales discount
• Free Parking

Your skills: What you'll need for a great journey

• University degree and/or fully/part qualified in a professional accountancy body
• +2 years' experience in office environment and accounting experience will be an added advantage
• Working knowledge of English
• Some knowledge of VAT law and indirect taxes would be a plus
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel
• Good communicator
• Attention to details
• Knowledge of general accounting rules
• Good problem solving skills
• Interest in a career in tax
• Work within a team environment
• Results driven, action oriented and team player
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Open and flexible attitude to manage tasks

About us

Hertz Global has an exciting portfolio of rental car brands - including Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly, as well as Donlen. We are one of the largest worldwide airport vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.

Our mission is to be the preferred rental car company and you have the opportunity to help steer this mission. Get in touch today and APPLY NOW

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