Indirect Tax Consultant - German Speaking

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Southampton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Finance
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SKILLS

VAT Compliance VAT Advisory German Language Tax Compliance Client Management Communication Skills VAT Returns Tax Regulations

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Indirect Tax Consultant - German Speaking

Role: Indirect Tax Consultant (German Speaking)

Location: Southampton (hybrid - min 3 days in the office)

Salary: Depending on experience

Our Indirect Tax Consultants play a crucial role in supporting clients worldwide with their VAT obligations, encompassing tax compliance, VAT advisory services, and e-commerce consultancy. We adopt a client-centric approach and are currently seeking tax professionals to manage a diverse portfolio of clients.

Indirect Tax Consultant, the role:

  • Provide high-quality VAT consultancy and business advice to your client portfolio continuously.
  • Calculate and file European VAT returns meticulously and promptly, ensuring the highest level of accuracy.
  • Advise clients on VAT liabilities, guide them on tax payments, proactively remind them of outstanding returns, and ensure compliance with European filings, EC Sales, and Intrastat reporting as required.
  • Communicate with tax offices regarding clients’ accounts and obligations.
  • Conduct VAT audits/investigations in collaboration with tax offices related to your client portfolio.
  • Manage clients' accounts in coordination with the Credit Control Department.Stay consistently updated with VAT law and any changes in legislation.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to build trust, rapport, and strong relationships within your portfolio.
  • Represent the company professionally at events/webinars.
  • Train, support, and develop new team members.
  • Collaborate positively and enthusiastically with the team.
  • Actively engage with Managers and Directors to suggest contributions for improving procedures.

Indirect Tax Consultant, the person:

Essential

  • Experience working in Law/VAT/Accountancy/Finance.
  • Minimum 2 years of VAT experience.
  • Confident and with excellent communication skills for client interaction and engagement (Email, Phone, and face to face (ad hoc)).
  • Works well in a team as well as independently.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English.
  • Organised and proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent multi-tasking ability.

Desirable:

  • Experience or knowledge of International E-Commerce.
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