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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 $45 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.

Within our EMEA Centre of Excellence we have a fantastic opportunity for a VAT Team Leader to join our team based in our Paisley 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.

This role offers a minimum 1 year FTC

What you will do:

• Preparation & review of VAT Returns, Intrastat Reporting and EC Sales Lists within EMEA
• Work on and support complex VAT returns and queries
• Support compliance with EMEA VAT requirements, implementing/maintaining internal control checks and reconciliations during the reporting/filing process to mitigate risk
• Support the day to day VAT activities across the EMEA region, applying VAT knowledge to situations and addresses complex VAT issues with Management
• Be responsible for the VAT team pacing in line with KPMG 360 optimization tool
• Conduct Performance management, coaching and resource optimization
• Be involved in daily structured team meetings
• Conduct targeted staff development
• Drive and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to the success of the company by providing timely and accurate work products that meet and/or exceed expectations
• Support other team members

Who we are looking for:

• Experience in VAT compliance
• Ability to interpret VAT rules across a variety of European countries
• Part / Qualified Accountant desirable, but not essential
• Must be proficient with MS Excel and competent in using in-house applications
• Must be proficient in the use of reconciliation accounting software
• Flexible and adaptable with a desire to grow within a fast-paced environment
• Able to make a decisive commitment to Thermo Fisher Scientific 4i values

What we offer:

• On site gym – subsidised
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Generous Annual Incentive Plan
• A 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 $45 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 125,000 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!