Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.
Short Description
Job Location: Lisbon, Madrid or Barcelona
Function: Finance, Taxation
Working pattern: Hybrid set upWhy we need this role
The primary responsibility of the role will be to support EU/UK VAT processes such as VAT returns preparation, handling statutory/ internal audit and reporting to internal and external customers. This role will be mainly focused on compliance but the right candidate will also have the opportunities to participate and assist with various on-going projects. The other key element of the role is interaction with cross-functional teams in FSSC and also dealing with multi-locational /cultural customers across Europe.
What you will do

Prepare and submit in-house VAT returns in line with the relevant country’s VAT laws.
Review and approve VAT returns prepared by external advisors.
Carry-out monthly/ quarterly/ annual VAT cash flow variance analysis.




Support VAT manager with statutory/ internal VAT audits for Colt Group.
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities in VAT compliance processes
Identify and timely escalate VAT potential risks identified during preparation and review of VAT compliance to the Reporting Manager.
Support VAT manager in ah hoc requests related to VAT compliance projects.
Assist VAT team with business queries (desirable but will be trained).
Support managing the relationship with external compliance providers.
Support managing communications with the relevant tax authorities.
What we're looking for
Typical tasks and responsibilities will include:
Must haves:

Minimum of 3 years of work experience in Tax Compliance (EU/UK VAT returns)
Must be able to work with a high deal of accuracy.
Analytical bend of mind.
Good written and verbal communication, as well as presentation skills.
Should be able to relate t

📌 VAT compliance analyst (Barcelona)
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📍 Barcelona