Junior Vat Specialist

Summary

Join KOSTAL Group, a global leader in solar and automotive solutions, as a VAT Specialist in their Hungary-based business service center. This role offers remote work flexibility within Hungary, with occasional office presence. You will ensure timely VAT filings, prepare reconciliations, manage payments, and improve processes. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Tax, 1-2 years of VAT experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. KOSTAL provides a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting or Tax and/or professional qualification
• Minimum 1-2 years experience on VAT preparation and reconciliation
• Good analytical skills
• Able to meet the deadlines
• Able to work flexible in an ever-changing work environment
• Proven trackrecord of identifying and remediating problems and solving issues
• Experienced user of Excel
• Experienced with VAT software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Fluent in English
• Independent and proactive in work, tolerance of monotony of recurring tasks
• Reliable and responsible for deliverables and deadlines
• Accurate and timely
• Service oriented

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage VAT reporting requirements, including timely and accurate preparation and submission of VAT returns and other compliance documents in the jurisdictions that fall into the role’s responsibility
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for the connected VAT GL accounts
• Initiate and prepare regular VAT and other VAT related tax payments for manager approval
• Add value to the VAT team by making recommendations on how to improve current processes and create efficiencies
• Add value to the VAT team by collaborating with other departments in the organisation to refine current processes and drive further efficiencies
• Assist the resolution of VAT related issues in connection with Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Support internal/external VAT audits as they occur in the European countries
• Keep up to date with regulations in the area of VAT and ESL and ensure SAP is at all times up to date with VAT rates and other regulatory and compliance aspects
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with other Finance Functions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, procurement and supply chain) to provide VAT guidance for day-to-day operations

Benefits

• Flexible working conditions with remote work possibility (in-person presence is required from time to time), you can have a real work-life balance
• Modern, newly renovated, sustainable office with parking space and bicycle storage area in the heart of Budapest
• Competitive salary, benefits and compensation packages (Medicover health insurance with dental care, bonuses, an extra day off on your birthday, eyeglasses contribution)
• Supportive, diverse and highly skilled community
• Ability to really make a difference and build new processes from scratch, you can participate in the formation and shape of the BSC processes