senior tax analyst

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Job Title: Senior Tax Analyst EMEA

Location: Basildon - Hybrid
Requisition Number: R-10243912

Position Based in either Basildon Essex or Dublin Ireland

Job Summary

The Senior Tax Analyst, EMEA will be responsible for the preparation of EU VAT returns for the Fiserv German and Austrian entities. You will 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. You will report to the Tax Director, EMEA based in the UK.

Job Description

• Preparation of VAT returns, EC Sales lists, Intrastat returns for Fiserv’s 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
• Preparation of other VAT related reports as required
• Work closely with the local German accounting team on all VAT related matters
• 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

Qualifications for Consideration:

• Experience in a similar role in VAT in an accounting practice and/or industry role

oFull / Part qualified accountant essential- ACA / ACCA / CIMA

oExperience of financial services VAT and partial exemption calculations

oGood understanding of accounting and its implications on VAT

oStrong analytical skills

oGood written and verbal communication skills

oAbility to work autonomously and as part of a team

• Demonstrate commitment to Fiserv’s code of conduct and values:

oEarn client trust every day

oCreate with Purpose

oInspire and achieve excellence

oDo the right thing

oDeliver on the promise of one Fiserv

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus based on performance

• Pension contribution of up 7.5%
• Health and Wellness Resource platform access for you and your family
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Private Dental Insurance

• Income Protection
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and adoption leave
• Living Proof Points Scheme - Get recognised by your colleague and spend your points at multiple high-street retailers.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of tenure
• Cycle to work scheme

• Career development, training and professional qualification opportunities - we want to provide you with the tools to succeed and grow in your role

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