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 $43 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 finance function within our EMEA Centre of Excellence we have a fantastic opportunity for a VAT Team Leader to join our team based in our Budapest 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. 

In addition, the VAT Team Leader will work with the VAT Accounting Manager to develop and deliver VAT training as required to the other teams within GBS, to facilitate the continuous growth and development of the VAT Team members with a view of achieving department performance objectives and career path goals and objectives for those team members.

What you will do:

Preparation & review of VAT Returns, Intrastat Reporting and EC Sales Lists within EMEAWork on and support complex VAT returns and queriesSupport compliance with EMEA VAT requirements, implementing/maintaining internal control checks and reconciliations during the reporting/filing process to mitigate riskSupport the day to day VAT activities across the EMEA region, applying VAT knowledge to situations and addresses complex VAT issues with ManagementBe responsible for the VAT team pacing in line with KPMG 360 optimization toolConduct Performance management, coaching and resource optimizationBe involved in daily structured team meetingsConduct targeted staff developmentDrive and lead continuous improvement initiativesContribute to the success of the company by providing timely and accurate work products that meet and/or exceed expectationsSupport other team members

Who we are looking for:

Experience in VAT complianceAbility to interpret VAT rules across a variety of European countriesPart / Qualified Accountant desirable, but not essentialMust be proficient with MS Excel and competent in using in-house applicationsMust be proficient in the use of reconciliation accounting softwareFlexible and adaptable with a desire to grow within a fast-paced environmentAble to make a decisive commitment to Thermo Fisher Scientific 4i values

What we offer:

Contributory Pension SchemePrivate medical insuranceGenerous Annual Incentive PlanA variety of flexible benefits

About us:

As the world leader in serving science, our work is more than something that fills our days.  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.  With revenues of $43 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. 

Each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. It’s not just a career, it’s a chance to realise your best – professionally and personally.

Join us and contribute to our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.  Apply today!
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