Description
Your mission
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior VAT Associate to join our VAT Operations team. In this role, you will support the end-to-end VAT compliance process for international clients. This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a career in tax technology or international VAT.
Responsibilities
- Assist with VAT registrations across various EU jurisdictions
- Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, and Intrastat declarations
- Review client documentation and ensure data completeness and accuracy
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., CSM, Tech) to resolve compliance-related queries
- Maintain internal records and client files up to date
- Monitor deadlines and help ensure the timely filing of all obligations
- Stay informed on EU VAT developments and changes in local regulations
- Support the team with administrative tasks and process improvements
- Bachelor’s degree or A-levels in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Good communication skills in English (German or other EU languages are a plus)
- Basic understanding of VAT or willingness to learn quickly
- Comfortable working in a tech-driven environment and using tools like Excel, Google Workspace, and CRM systems
- Proactive, eager to learn, and able to work both independently and in a team
- A collaborative and international team environment
- Training and development in EU VAT and tax technology
- Opportunity to grow within a scaling company
- Hybrid work model (Berlin, Bochum or remote flexibility)
- Competitive compensation
- Annual learning budget and career support