AVASK

Indirect Tax Specialist – Taxation, VAT

AVASK

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Frankfurt am Main • Germany

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Salary

💰 €40,000 - €50,000 per year

About the role

  • Advise and support an international client portfolio on VAT obligations and strategies
  • Prepare and submit European VAT returns, EC/intra‑EU sales filings and Intrastat reports on time
  • Provide guidance on handling taxable transactions in e‑commerce and B2B environments
  • Communicate with tax authorities across Europe and assist with audits and enquiries
  • Proactively track deadlines and support payment schedules
  • Collaborate with the credit control team to monitor client accounts
  • Monitor changes in VAT legislation and ensure practical implementation
  • Contribute to internal improvement initiatives and provide training and mentoring to new team members
  • Represent the company at webinars, events and client meetings

Requirements

  • Experience in taxation, finance, accounting or law — ideally with a focus on VAT
  • Native-level German and excellent written and spoken English
  • Strong communication and advisory skills (written, telephone and face-to-face)
  • Structured and reliable work approach — able to perform under time pressure and handle complex issues
  • High degree of personal responsibility, strong organizational skills and team orientation
  • Experience with or interest in international e‑commerce and online retail
  • Knowledge of EU tax law and reporting obligations (e.g. OSS, VAT IDs, Intrastat)
Benefits
  • Hybrid working options available by arrangement
  • Regular training and development opportunities
  • Collegial working atmosphere and thorough onboarding
  • A varied role with responsibility and international scope
  • A collaborative culture of continuous learning with development paths for career progression, plus support for professional qualifications
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
communication skillsadvisory skillsstructured work approachreliable work approachorganizational skillsteam orientationability to perform under time pressurehandling complex issuestrainingmentoring