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Senior Associate, Tax (EU/UK VAT)

e.l.f. Beauty· Accounting & Finance
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Hybrid (Ahmedabad)Full-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

VAT Specialist with hands-on experience in EU and UK VAT compliance to join the finance team in Ahmedabad.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare EU and UK VAT returns on a periodic basis (monthly/quarterly as applicable per jurisdiction).
  • File VAT returns with external consultant or relevant tax authorities across EU/UK region, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
  • Maintain a filing calendar and track submission deadlines to avoid penalties and interest.
  • Support OSS/IOSS and non-Union scheme registrations and filings where applicable.
  • Perform monthly VAT reconciliations between Oracle Net Suite/SAP S/4HANA general ledger balances and VAT return figures.
  • Reconcile input and output VAT, identify discrepancies, and resolve variances in coordination with the accounts team.
  • Prepare reconciliation working papers and supporting documentation for review and audit trails.
  • Apply up-to-date knowledge of EU/UK VAT law, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance across all jurisdictions.
  • Support the application of correct VAT treatment to transactions (place of supply, reverse charge, intra-community supplies, exports, B2B/B2C rules).
  • Handle VAT audits and assessments initiated by EU/UK tax authorities; prepare responses, documentation, and supporting evidence.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to resolve audit queries and disputes.
  • Manage correspondence with tax authorities regarding assessments, refunds, and reassessments.
  • Work extensively with Oracle Net Suite/SAP S/4HANA to extract, validate, and report VAT-relevant data.
  • Use Microsoft Excel (advanced) for data analysis and reconciliations
  • Identify process improvement opportunities to streamline VAT compliance workflows.
  • Communicate effectively with EU/UK-based teams, tax advisors, and finance counterparts.
  • Clearly explain VAT positions, queries, and requirements to non-tax stakeholders.
  • Maintain professional correspondence with external tax authorities and consultants.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CA/ACCA/CPA (qualified or partially qualified) or an equivalent tax qualification is preferred.

Skills

Required:EU/UK VAT knowledgeVAT return filingReconciliation (VAT)ERP/Tax softwareExcel

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last seven fiscal years)
  • Equity
  • Flexible time off
  • Year-round half-day Fridays
  • Hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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