VAT Consultant
CareerFinders Recruitment Services
Location
Limassol
Hybrid
Type
full-time
Experience
Junior (1–2 yrs)
Salary (Gross)
€3,350+ per month
Apply within
4 days
Category
Audit, Tax & Advisory
About the Role
CareerFinders, on behalf of their client, a dedicated provider of VAT consultancy services, is seeking a VAT Consultant for their growing team in Limassol. This role involves working closely with Senior Management to provide clients with a range of VAT advisory services. The successful candidate will also be responsible for completing and submitting quarterly VAT returns and monthly VIES returns on behalf of clients. We are looking for an individual with over 2 years of experience in a VAT-dedicated position, possessing strong knowledge of Cyprus VAT legislation and/or the EU VAT Directive. A highly attractive remuneration and benefits package is offered, which includes flexible working hours, remote work provisions, and a provident fund.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the Directors with advisory work, including researching legislation, circulars and court jurisprudence as well as reviewing and summarizing documents, books, and records.
- Compiling information, completion, and submission of quarterly VAT returns, monthly VIES returns, and assisting with the necessary payments.
- Preparation of annual pro-rata VAT adjustments.
- Preparation and submission of VAT registrations, deregistration’s and updating of client records with the Department of Taxation.
- VAT compliance work including preparation and submission of VAT and VIES returns.
- Working alongside associates and clients whilst assisting in VAT related matters.
- Communication, including on-site meetings, with clients to obtain all necessary information/clarifications/documentation.
- Communication, including on-site meetings, with the Department of Taxation to address various issues that may arise pertaining to the work at hand, or to submit declarations.
- Participation in seminars both in Cyprus and abroad.
- Assisting in the preparation of seminars.
- Planning work schedule around deadlines in a timely manner, and informing clients in advance of their obligations.
- Handling ad-hoc indirect tax issues.
Requirements
- College or University Degree in Accounting and Finance or similar.
- At least four years of experience in accounting, out of which two in a VAT-dedicated position.
- Good knowledge of the Cyprus VAT legislation and/or the EU VAT Directive.
- Good knowledge of the Interpretive Circulars issued by the Tax Department.
- Outstanding communication and organisational skills.
- Thrive under pressure in deadline-driven situations.
- Diligent, methodical and reliable.
- Fluent in written and spoken Greek and English.
- Good knowledge of internet applications and Microsoft Office.
Benefits
- ✓13th Salary.
- ✓Flexible office working hours.
- ✓Work from home provisions.
- ✓Paid holiday leave and sick leave provisions according to industry standards.
- ✓Approved private pension/provident fund at the successful completion of the six-month probation period.
- ✓Free, gated, covered parking adjacent to the office.
- ✓Continuous professional development.
- ✓Subsidisation of ACCA/ACA programs.
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