Senior VAT Accountant (Hybrid Role)

Job Description

We are a speciality chemical company and one of the world’s leading suppliers of aqueous polymers. Our polymers help customers create new products and enhance the performance of existing products in key industries such as coatings, construction, textiles, paper and synthetic latex gloves. Our business has grown significantly over the last 5 years with 2020 group revenues of £1.6 billion, our robust financial performance ensures we are well positioned to continue to invest for long-term growth. We employ 4750 people across 38 sites, our headquarters are based in London with regional innovation centres in UK, Germany, Malaysia and the USA, as well as operational centres in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

The Team

You will be joining a professional and enthusiastic finance team, who strive to provide best in class services within the organisation. Our shared service centre covers all financial activities for most of our European sites as well as Egypt.

Purpose of role

The objective of the role is to support the European VAT Compliance Manager in ensuring in-house VAT compliance obligations across Europe and UK are met. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, other Finance functions, Customer Services, and the Group’s external VAT compliance advisors gaining significant exposure to European Indirect tax matters. The role will allow to expand your current VAT knowledge and you will quickly become an integral part of the growing team.

Main Accountabilities

• Have a good understanding and knowledge to review and also have the ability to prepare all the relevant UK and European VAT returns, ECSL and Intrastat report – including but not limited to Italy, Netherlands, Germany, France, Finland, Belgium, CZ, Austria, Spain and CZ when required
• Liaising with external indirect tax advisers to ensure returns are submitted accurately and on time
• Reviewing previous transactions for any known VAT issues
• Assisting in performance of monthly UK and European VAT balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assisting with VAT and other return enquiries from authorities as applicable
• Work with colleagues within internal Finance teams to improve VAT impacted transaction processes ensuring that they comply with legislative requirements
• Supporting European VAT Manager by providing indirect tax advice to other functions within the Shared Service Centre and sites. Supporting line manager to develop and enhance the working relationship with other Finance teams including, AP team, AR team, Trading and Customer services for enquiries and audits
• Assist with indirect tax audits for EU countries, including but not limited to managing relationship with external advisers and Tax Authorities
• Improvement of existing processes and identification of process and system enhancements and efficiencies

Skills And Knowledge

• Operational Indirect Tax Compliance experience (preferably in a Big 4 or in-house based role)
• Competent in VAT accounting/compliance requirements
• Highly IT literate with experience in accounting systems (e.g., SAP essential) and highly proficient in Microsoft products including Excel
• Previous supervisory experience or has the skill set to become a supervisor essential

Location and Travel requirements:

• Position is part of the European Shared Service Centre team in Harlow (UK) Hybrid – 3 DAYS PER WEEK ONLY (2 from home). Some travel expected to other Synthomer locations for the purpose of collaboration and training

English

Why Synthomer?

We are ambitious!

We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.

We believe in high challenge, high support!

We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.

We personalize our approach to development!

At Synthomer, you won’t find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We’ll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.

Deutsch

Warum Synthomer?

Wir sind ambitioniert!

Wir sind signifikant gewachsen – sowohl organisch als auch durch Zukäufe. Wir sind ein börsennotiertes FTSE 250-Unternehmen, 22 % unseres Umsatzes stammen aus neu vermarkteten Produkten und unsere Arbeitssicherheitsergebnisse liegen im oberen Viertel der Chemieunternehmen.

Wir stehen für große Herausforderungen und starke Unterstützung!

Wir benötigen vom ersten Tag an Ihren bestmöglichen Beitrag in Ihrer neuen Rolle. Wir erwarten viel, bieten aber auch viel an, z.B. Onboarding, Einführungs- und Lernveranstaltungen, Networking-Möglichkeiten, Mentoring und persönliche Entwicklungsplanung. Freuen Sie sich auf ein inspirierendes, langfristiges Karriereerlebnis.

Unser Entwicklungskonzept wird auf Sie zugeschnitten!

Bei Synthomer finden Sie keine typischen Karrierepfade oder -programme, sondern einen individuellen Ansatz für Ihre Entwicklung. Gemeinsam mit Ihnen stellen wir sicher, dass Sie die richtigen Erfahrungen zur Förderung Ihrer Fähigkeiten und beruflichen Entwicklung machen.

Italian

Perché Synthomer?

Noi siamo ambiziosi!

Siamo cresciuti significativamente sia in modo organico che non organico. Siamo una società inclusa nell’indice FTSE 250, il 22% delle nostre entrate proviene da prodotti di nuova commercializzazione e rientriamo nel primo quartile per la sicurezza nella produzione di prodotti chimici.

Noi crediamo nel principio “grandi sfide, grande supporto”!

Siamo desiderosi di farti contribuire in ruoli concreti fin dal primo giorno. Ci aspettiamo molto, ma offriamo anche molto: onboarding, induzione ed eventi di apprendimento, opportunità di networking, mentoring e pianificazione dello sviluppo personale, tra le altre cose. Quindi, tieniti pronto per una carriera che sarà una lunga e stimolante avventura.

Noi personalizziamo il nostro approccio allo sviluppo!

In Synthomer non troverai percorsi di carriera o programmi di sviluppo generici, ma un approccio assolutamente personalizzato per lo sviluppo dei dipendenti. Ti accompagneremo nel tuo percorso per assicurarci che tu faccia le giuste esperienze, in modo da costruire le tue capacità e accelerare la tua crescita professionale.

French

Pourquoi Synthomer?

Nous sommes ambitieux!

Nous avons connu une croissance importante – à la fois organique et inorganique. Nous sommes une société cotée au FTSE 250, 22 % de notre chiffre d’affaires provient de produits nouvellement commercialisés et nous sommes reconnus dans le premier quartile pour la sécurité de la fabrication de produits chimiques.

Nous croyons aux challenges élevés, et à un haut niveau de service!

Nous tenons à ce que vous puissiez contribuer à des rôles réels dès le premier jour. Nous attendons beaucoup, mais nous offrons aussi beaucoup. Cela inclut l’intégration, l’accueil et les événements d’apprentissage, les opportunités de réseautage, le mentorat et la planification du développement personnel. Soyez donc prêt à vivre une aventure professionnelle inspirante à long terme.

Nous personnalisons notre approche du développement!

Chez Synthomer, vous ne trouverez pas de parcours de carrière ou de programmes de développement génériques, mais plutôt une approche personnalisée du développement des employés. Nous ferons équipe avec vous pour nous assurer que vous vivez les bonnes expériences qui renforcent vos capacités et accélèrent la progression de votre carrière.

Dutch

Waarom Synthomer?

Wij zijn ambitieus!

Wij zijn aanzienlijk gegroeid – zowel organisch als anorganisch. Wij zijn een FTSE 250 beursgenoteerde onderneming, 22% van onze inkomsten komt van nieuw gecommercialiseerde producten en wij zijn erkend in het topsegment voor veiligheid bij de productie van chemicaliën.

Wij geloven in grote uitdaging, grote ondersteuning!

We willen je graag vanaf dag 1 laten meewerken in echte rollen. We verwachten veel, maar bieden ook veel. Dit omvat onboarding, introductie- en leermomenten, netwerkmogelijkheden, mentoring en persoonlijke ontwikkelingsplanning. Dus bereid je voor op een inspirerend carrièreavontuur op lange termijn.

Wij hebben een persoonlijke aanpak naar ontwikkeling!

Bij Synthomer vind je geen generieke loopbaantrajecten of ontwikkelingsprogramma’s, maar wel een aanpak die is afgestemd op de ontwikkeling van onze medewerkers. Wij werken met jou samen om ervoor te zorgen dat je de juiste ervaringen opdoet om jouw capaciteiten te ontwikkelen en jouw loopbaangroei te versnellen