VAT Accountant (German VAT)Location: Cardiff (Hybrid) Are you a German-speaking Qualified Accountant with expertise in German VAT? <h3 data-start="580" data-end="601">The Opportunity</h3>This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of German VAT compliance and reporting within a global tech business. You'll work closely with finance colleagues across Europe, ensuring accuracy in tax compliance, providing technical VAT expertise, and supporting ongoing international growth.<h3 data-start="905" data-end="931">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="932" data-end="1451"><li data-end="1004" data-start="932">Lead on German VAT compliance and reporting across the business.</li><li data-start="1005" data-end="1081">Ensure timely and accurate submission of German VAT returns and filings.</li><li data-end="1166" data-start="1082">Act as the subject matter expert on German VAT legislation and requirements.</li><li data-end="1240" data-start="1167">Support wider European VAT obligations and cross-border transactions.</li><li data-end="1306" data-start="1241">Provide technical VAT advice to finance and commercial teams.</li><li data-end="1386" data-start="1307">Assist with audits, statutory reporting, and liaise with external advisors.</li><li data-start="1387" data-end="1451">Contribute to process improvements and systems enhancements.</li></ul><h3 data-end="1468" data-start="1453">About You</h3><ul data-start="1469" data-end="1920"><li data-start="1469" data-end="1542">Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, Steuerberater, or equivalent).</li><li data-start="1543" data-end="1601">Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).</li><li data-start="1602" data-end="1665">Strong knowledge of German VAT regulations (essential).</li><li data-start="1666" data-end="1759">Experience in an international or multi-entity environment (technology sector desirable).</li><li data-end="1836" data-start="1760">Detail-focused, analytical, and confident in providing technical advice.</li><li data-end="1920" data-start="1837">Strong communication skills with the ability to work across cultures and teams.</li></ul><h3 data-end="1937" data-start="1922">Why Join?</h3><ul data-start="1938" data-end="2216"><li data-end="2028" data-start="1938">Be part of a fast-growing technology company with a truly international footprint.</li><li data-start="2029" data-end="2089">Use your German VAT expertise in a high-visibility role.</li><li data-start="2090" data-end="2125">Competitive salary + excellent benefits.</li><li data-start="2171" data-end="2216">Genuine career progression opportunities.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uNTA0ODEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

Cardiff, Cardiff
remote
Contract
50000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
VAT Accountant (German VAT)Location: Cardiff (Hybrid) Are you a German-speaking Qualified Accountant with expertise in German VAT? <h3 data-start="580" data-end="601">The Opportunity</h3>This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of German VAT compliance and reporting within a global tech business. You'll work closely with finance colleagues across Europe, ensuring accuracy in tax compliance, providing technical VAT expertise, and supporting ongoing international growth.<h3 data-start="905" data-end="931">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="932" data-end="1451"><li data-end="1004" data-start="932">Lead on German VAT compliance and reporting across the business.</li><li data-start="1005" data-end="1081">Ensure timely and accurate submission of German VAT returns and filings.</li><li data-end="1166" data-start="1082">Act as the subject matter expert on German VAT legislation and requirements.</li><li data-end="1240" data-start="1167">Support wider European VAT obligations and cross-border transactions.</li><li data-end="1306" data-start="1241">Provide technical VAT advice to finance and commercial teams.</li><li data-end="1386" data-start="1307">Assist with audits, statutory reporting, and liaise with external advisors.</li><li data-start="1387" data-end="1451">Contribute to process improvements and systems enhancements.</li></ul><h3 data-end="1468" data-start="1453">About You</h3><ul data-start="1469" data-end="1920"><li data-start="1469" data-end="1542">Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, Steuerberater, or equivalent).</li><li data-start="1543" data-end="1601">Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).</li><li data-start="1602" data-end="1665">Strong knowledge of German VAT regulations (essential).</li><li data-start="1666" data-end="1759">Experience in an international or multi-entity environment (technology sector desirable).</li><li data-end="1836" data-start="1760">Detail-focused, analytical, and confident in providing technical advice.</li><li data-end="1920" data-start="1837">Strong communication skills with the ability to work across cultures and teams.</li></ul><h3 data-end="1937" data-start="1922">Why Join?</h3><ul data-start="1938" data-end="2216"><li data-end="2028" data-start="1938">Be part of a fast-growing technology company with a truly international footprint.</li><li data-start="2029" data-end="2089">Use your German VAT expertise in a high-visibility role.</li><li data-start="2090" data-end="2125">Competitive salary + excellent benefits.</li><li data-start="2171" data-end="2216">Genuine career progression opportunities.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uNTA0ODEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
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