Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $45 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

As we continue to grow our External Reporting team within our EMEA Centre of Excellence we have a fantastic opportunity for a VAT Specialist to join our team based at our Paisley site. You will support the Global VAT compliance function, contributing to the support of Global Finance systems and processes, critical for the needs of Thermo Fisher Scientific.

What you will do:

• Preparation & review of VAT Returns, Intrastat Reporting and EC Sales Lists within EMEA
• Work on and support complex VAT returns and queries
• Support compliance with EMEA VAT requirements, implementing/maintaining internal control checks and reconciliations during the reporting/filing process to mitigate risk
• Support the day to day VAT activities across the EMEA region, applying VAT knowledge to situations and addresses complex VAT issues with Management
• Take a leading role during external and internal audits within the Centre of Excellence and provide support on other external and internal audits within the wider organization
• Contribute to the success of the company by providing timely and accurate work products that meet and/or exceed expectations
• Support other team members

Who we are looking for:

• Preferred experience in VAT compliance
• Ability to interpret VAT rules across a variety of European countries
• Part / Qualified Accountant desirable, but not essential
• Must be proficient with MS Excel and competent in using in-house applications
• Ability to use reconciliation accounting software desirable
• Flexible and adaptable with a desire to grow within a fast-paced environment