Our client, situated near Littlehampton UK, is currently seeking an Indirect Tax Analyst to join their finance team. This permanent role offers a chance to work within the finance sector, focusing on accounting and tax-related responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

People / Process Management

• Manage outsourced service providers, ensuring timely and high-standard delivery within budget.
• Provide support to the Senior Accountant (Tax).

Statutory Reporting & Tax Filings

• Review indirect tax returns for assigned counties prepared by the Senior Accountant (Tax), ensuring accuracy.
• Provide day-to-day tax advice and recommend actions to manage VAT liability.
• Monitor vendor invoice transactions to ensure proper recording of indirect tax.
• Manage the UK IPR process and customs document alterations through the freight forwarder.
• Ensure high-standard balance sheet reconciliations.
• Book entries into the ERP system, maintaining correct VAT accounts.
• Support tax audits to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Address and resolve system, process, and invoice issues.
• Monitor VAT regulations for EMEA and ensure necessary implementations.
• Research EMEA implementation of E-invoicing and work with IT on implementation.
• Support the Senior Manager, Finance in global implementation of "indirect tax" of S4 Hana.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks as requested by the Senior Manager, Finance.

Other Responsibilities

• Enforce corporate and local policies, procedures, and controls.
• Support development of the European finance function.
• Assist the Senior Manager, Finance and regional teams with initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in managing multiple priorities and tasks
• Strong ability to influence others
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Proficiency in global indirect tax/VAT
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, other GAAP experience advantageous
• Fluency in English, a second language is advantageous
• Advanced Excel capabilities
• Qualified Accountant ACCA, CTA, or ICAEW (or equivalent)
• Degree (or equivalent)

Experience:

• Substantial experience in indirect tax reporting
• International/European exposure
• Experience in manufacturing organisations is highly desired
• Experience with US-led multi-nationals is strongly preferred
• Significant experience with SAP (ECC & S4) with a focus on tax-related settings

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Employee benefits package

If you have a strong background in finance and a passion for indirect tax analysis, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Littlehampton, UK.