Location: Southampton (hybrid) min 3 days in office
The Compliance Specialist (EPR) will provide clients with a comprehensive range of expertise - from practical guidance on cross-border transactions, ensuring full compliance, and assisting on EPR and tax advisory services.
Responsibilities:
* Provide consultancy and VAT, and EPR advisory services at the highest standard, including:
* Filing VAT returns in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy, and avoiding penalties.
* Advising clients on which tax office to make payments to.
* Proactively reminding clients of outstanding returns.
* Ensuring that European filings, EC Sales, and Intrastat reporting are in place where required.
* Reviewing thresholds in place in each country and notifying European offices of such data.
* Managing client accounts in coordination with the Credit Control Department.
* Notifying clients when the account is due for payment and following up on overdue accounts.
* Informing clients of potential VAT/EPR penalties within all countries.
* Corresponding with clients regarding tax authorities in Europe.
* Training, supporting, and developing new team members.
* Collaborating with the team in a positive manner.
* Connecting with Managers and Directors to suggest contributions for procedure improvements.
* Travelling as required to events/training.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
* Degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
* Experience in VAT/Accountancy/Finance department.
* Confident with excellent communication skills for client interaction and engagement.
* AAT/ATT or Degree in Accountancy or VAT Diploma.
* Excellent verbal and written skills.
* Organized with a proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Works well in a small team as well as independently.
* Excellent multi-tasking ability.
What You’ll Get in Return:
* 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays with the option to purchase up to 5 extra days through salary sacrifice.
* Birthday off after 1 year of service.
* Pension scheme with Royal London with employee contributions of minimum 5% and employer contributions of 3%.
* A collaborative culture of continuous learning with Learning and Development opportunities for career progression, alongside support with professional qualifications where applicable.
* Private Healthcare Insurance with Vitality Health care after completing the probationary period.
* Cycle2Work scheme available through salary sacrifice.
* DIS (Death in service) available after completing the probationary period.
* Creative spacious offices with breakout areas, and a subsidized canteen with a Chef offering freshly cooked breakfasts and lunches.
About AVASK:
AVASK Accounting & Business Consultants is a rapidly expanding firm that specializes in international VAT, tax, and accounting for e-commerce businesses located internationally and in the UK.
AVASK is a recommended External Tax Advisor under the Amazon Global Selling Programme and assists hundreds of Amazon FBA sellers, eBay, Shopify, and many other platforms. The firm provides a comprehensive range of expertise, from practical guidance on cross-border transactions to ensuring full compliance and assisting with group structures and tax advisory services.
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