Job DescriptionWe’re partnering with a global organisation to hire a VAT & Intrastat Accountant who will support high?quality financial operations across the region. This role sits within a modern GBS finance environment and plays a key part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant VAT and Intrastat activities.The OpportunityYou’ll execute key accounting processes, ensure compliant VAT and Intrastat reporting, support month?end activities, and contribute to continuous improvement projects. You’ll collaborate with regional teams, uphold strong internal controls, and help drive efficiency across finance operations.What You’ll Do VAT & Intrastat ExecutionManage day?to?day VAT and Intrastat tasks, ensuring quality, efficiency, and timely completion. Deliver accurate declarations and payments, meeting all local legal and compliance requirements. Complete internal and external reporting aligned with regulatory standards. Financial Controls & ComplianceMaintain full adherence to internal controls and SOX requirements. Follow up on audit or SOX action items to strengthen process integrity. Safeguard the completeness and accuracy of financial data and accounting entries. Month-End AccountingExecute assigned month?end activities within defined timelines. Support completeness and correctness checks across VAT and Intrastat processes. Performance & SLA ManagementEnsure SLA commitments are met for accuracy, timeliness, and reporting quality. Support performance metrics related to declaration timeliness and correctness. Process ImprovementIdentify opportunities for standardisation and optimisation within VAT and Intrastat activities. Discuss improvement ideas with management and implement agreed changes. Participate in projects aimed at enhancing process efficiency and compliance. About YouBachelor’s degree in Accountancy with strong affinity for VAT. Experience in VAT declarations, Intrastat reporting, month?end, and SOX controls. Strong Excel skills; SAP knowledge is a plus. Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage. Highly organised planner with strong attention to detail. Proven experience in accountancy and proactive problem?solving mindset. The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.