Business & Indirect Tax Manager

AVASK

Business & Indirect Tax Manager leading VAT compliance efforts in France for AVASK Global Compliance. Ensuring accurate tax return filings and managing client relationships with tax authorities.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeParis • 🇫🇷 FranceSeniorLead💰 €70,000 - €80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsibility for European VAT compliance ensuring timely and accurate filing of VAT returns.
Provide advice and support to clients on all Indirect Tax related matters.
Proactively advise and support the clients on all indirect taxation consultancy matters.
Assist client with VAT audits and compliance checks.
Manage the preparation of indirect tax returns.
Prepare and perform a first level review of the quarterly VAT tax returns and Annual adjustment.
Lead & manage the relationship with tax authorities and partners across Europe in relation to all VAT matters.
Keep abreast of changes in Indirect Tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements ensuring the company remains fully compliant at all times.
Maintain accurate and organised records of all Indirect Tax-related activities, including filings, supporting documents, and correspondence.
Ensure process quality and identify areas for process improvement within the VAT compliance framework and work with stakeholders to implement streamlined and efficient procedures.
Lead efforts to leverage automation and technology solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy in Indirect Tax compliance processes.
Work collaboratively with the Software Team to identify and implement software tools and systems that streamline data collection, reporting, and reconciliation for VAT and Sales Tax requirements.
Stay up to date with e-invoicing regulations and mandates in France.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of e-invoicing requirements into the company's billing and accounting systems, ensuring compliance with all electronic invoicing standards.
Assess potential risks and opportunities related to Indirect Taxes and implement measures to mitigate risks and maximise tax efficiencies.
Participate in ad-hoc projects related to Indirect Taxation or process improvement.
Coordinate and oversee the execution of AVASK FR operations in collaboration with Head Office.
Ensure that the company has adequate and suitable resources to complete its activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant and recognised ATT / CTA / Tax Law or Law Degree
Proven experience in business and tax or relevant role – minimum 10 years
Fluent in French and English
Extensive knowledge of VAT and its application
Confident and with excellent communication skills for client interaction and engagement
Organised and proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Works well in a small team as well as independently
Proven track record of experience in supervising, leading and coaching a team
Excellent multi-tasking ability
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills: the ability to identify, network with and manage key stakeholders, building and maintaining effective working relationships.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

VAT complianceIndirect Tax consultancyVAT auditstax returns preparatione-invoicing regulationstax efficiencyprocess improvementdata collectionreportingreconciliation

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganisational skillsability to work under pressureteam leadershipmulti-taskingattention to detailinterpersonal skillsstakeholder managementclient engagementcollaboration

Certifications

ATTCTATax Law Degree