Group VAT accountant
Deadline: 2026-03-24
Description
For our client we are searching for a Group VAT accountant Level of seniority: 3+ years. Job Tasks And Responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate submission of indirect tax (mainly VAT/GST/SUT) returns, EC Sales Lists, and Intrastat declarations.
- Responsible for analyzing invoices to determine claimable and non-claimable VAT, especially for complex or non-standard VAT treatments.
- Provide accurate and timely VAT accounting advice to internal stakeholders and global accounting service provider (escalating to Tax Manager Global Indirect Taxes when needed etc.)
- Maintain proper documentation for VAT audits and compliance checks.
- Ensure quality and legal compliance through regular checks of VAT returns and declarations.
- Manage the foreign VAT reclaim process in collaboration with local tax consultants.
- Use ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and VAT compliance tools to manage reporting and analysis.
- Work closely with other finance team members on daily operational activities.
- Liaise with external service providers and tax authorities if/as needed. Competences
- University degree in Accounting or equivalent field
- Minimum 3 years relevant work experience within accounting, preferably with focus on VAT accounting
- Knowledge of finance processes and systems
- Basic knowledge of EU VAT legislation and international indirect tax frameworks
- Good analytical, communication, and project management skills. Interfaces - Stakeholders such as:
- Internal: within function, with local legal entity finance teams and global accounting service provider
- External: Tax compliance service providers, Tax authorities Part time, 30h per week. Primary Location: GothenburgPlease note! CV must be in english.
Skills
university degreeVAT audit documentationForeign VAT reclaimVAT accounting adviceEU VAT legislationInvoice VAT analysisVAT/GST/SUT returnsAccounting experienceERP systems (SAP)
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