Polestar Performance ABGothenburg, Sweden

Group VAT accountant

Deadline: 2026-03-24
Project-Based

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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