Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $39 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

As we continue to grow our External Reporting team within our EMEA Centre of Excellence we have a fantastic opportunity for a VAT Specialist to join our team based at our Paisley site.

You will support the Global VAT compliance function, contributing to the support of Global Finance systems and processes, critical for the needs of Thermo Fisher Scientific.

What you will do:

Preparation & review of VAT Returns, Intrastat Reporting and EC Sales Lists within EMEAWork on and support complex VAT returns and queriesSupport compliance with EMEA VAT requirements, implementing/maintaining internal control checks and reconciliations during the reporting/filing process to mitigate riskSupport the day to day VAT activities across the EMEA region, applying VAT knowledge to situations and addresses complex VAT issues with ManagementTake a leading role during external and internal audits within the Centre of Excellence and provide support on other external and internal audits within the wider organizationContribute to the success of the company by providing timely and accurate work products that meet and/or exceed expectationsSupport other team members

Who we are looking for:

Preferred experience in VAT complianceAbility to interpret VAT rules across a variety of European countriesPart / Qualified Accountant desirable, but not essentialMust be proficient with MS Excel and competent in using in-house applicationsAbility to use reconciliation accounting software desirableFlexible and adaptable with a desire to grow within a fast-paced environment

What we offer:

Free car parkingOn site gym – subsidisedContributory Pension SchemePrivate medical insuranceGenerous Annual Incentive PlanA variety of flexible benefits

About us:

As the world leader in serving science, our work is more than something that fills our days.  When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation.  With revenues of $44.2 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. 

Each one of our 125,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. It’s not just a career, it’s a chance to realise your best – professionally and personally.

Join us and contribute to our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.  Apply today!
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At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 125,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.