Tax Analyst

OPRA are delighted to be recruiting for a Tax Analyst 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

* 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

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