VAT Specialist
Job Description
Job title: VAT Specialist
Company: PPRO
Job description: We’re driven by a mission to make digital payments accessible to everyone, everywhere. With our innovative payment solutions, we empower businesses of all sizes to access new markets and connect with more customers. Our clients include some of the world’s most innovative companies, such as Ant Group, PayPal, and Stripe, who depend on PPRO to accelerate their growth.
Our strength lies in our diverse and global team, spanning various nationalities and international locations. We’re all united by a shared passion for building – whether that’s trusted relationships with our customers, or next generation products that make payments simpler, faster, and more secure for everyone
At PPRO, we believe that everyone can make a difference. We encourage our team members to seize opportunities to maximize their impact, adopt a growth mindset, build trust with each other and our customers, and drive change across the industry. We’re just at the start of our journey to become the leading payments technology provider globally – and that’s where you come in.
The Purpose:
We are currently seeking a VAT Specialist to join our Tax team. This role is part of the Global Finance team to manage our VAT compliance. We are looking for someone who has strong technical knowledge and experience in VAT and indirect tax, thrives on process improvement, and enjoys working in a challenging, fast-paced environment to support our continued success. You will be part of our Accounting & Tax team that is composed of other passionate accounting professionals located in Munich, Frankfurt, London, Luxembourg, Mexico City, Sao Paolo and Singapore.
What you’ll be doing:
- Managing and overseeing the entire VAT process, including reviewing and processing tax returns and VAT declarations for the European PPRO entities
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant tax regulations and rules related to VAT
- Advising management and relevant departments on VAT issues and risks
- Supporting the CESOP reporting activities and independent handling of the submission process
- Conducting internal training and workshops to raise awareness of VAT matters
- Analyzing business transactions and identifying potential tax risks, as well as developing and implementing appropriate measures to mitigate risks
- Collaborating with external tax advisors and authorities during audits and other tax matters
- Evaluating tax strategies and processes to identify potential optimization opportunities
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Tax Law, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the VAT field, preferably in a large company or a tax consultancy firm
- Solid knowledge of relevant national and international VAT regulations and rules
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex tax issues effectively
- Experience working with tax authorities and external auditors
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
What’s in it for you ?:
Hybrid working – We offer flexible working, so you can strike the right balance between office and home working. In addition to our 25-day holiday allowance, we also provide a work from abroad policy, enabling employees to work remotely for up to another 30 days per year
Insurance – Because better safe than sorry – we want our employees to benefit from various insurances including a medical insurance (BUPA health care plan), a pension plan through Now Pensions and a travel insurance.
Gym membership – PPRO helps contribute towards the costs of your gym membership, supporting your physical fitness journey while easing the burden on your wallet
Professional and personal development – We provide leadership cafes, on-the-job training, and access to LinkedIn learning to help you gain knowledge beyond your role.
Mental Health Platform – We’ve teamed up with a top well-being platform to provide one-on-one therapy, chat therapy, therapist-led courses, guided meditations, and more.
Our HQ office on Chancery Lane, is a short walk from Holborn, Farringdon and Covent Garden so if you’re a foodie there’s plenty nearby. The office is befitting a tech business and is set up for cross team collaboration. Critically there’s also a sun-terrace, and a well-stocked fridge.
Our Principles:
We get things done: We are courageous; we take ownership, make decisions and get things done.
We act with trust and integrity: We listen first and challenge respectfully. We seek out and leverage diverse perspectives. We welcome and offer honest and open feedback, always assuming positive intent
We put the customer first: We are laser focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers. We put the customer at the heart of what we do.
We make things better: We boldly explore new ideas and have an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement.
We work as a team: We collaborate closely and value team success over individual achievement.
Expected salary:
Location: London
