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Tax Advisor - VAT
Tax Advisor – VAT (UK, HU, PL, PT)
About the Role
FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting over 220 countries and territories. Our team of passionate professionals ensures the most important packages reach their destinations on time. With 530,000 team members, we foster diversity, excellence, and innovation. Join us and contribute to writing our next chapter together.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shift Pattern: To be confirmed Salary: To be confirmed
Responsibilities
VAT Advisory
- Serve as a trusted tax advisor, providing expert guidance on VAT compliance and tax-efficient transaction structuring across European markets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external tax advisors to ensure accurate application of VAT regulations.
- Handle ad hoc VAT inquiries from the business, offering timely and practical solutions.
- Ensure compliance and optimization of business projects and transactions from a VAT perspective.
VAT Reporting & E-Invoicing
- Provide advisory support for VAT reporting initiatives, including e-invoicing projects.
- Ensure adherence to local and cross-border VAT rules.
- Oversee accuracy and efficiency of VAT data submissions across platforms.
Audit & Inquiries Support
- Support responses to VAT audits and inquiries from European tax authorities.
- Prepare comprehensive documentation and formulate detailed responses to ensure smooth audit processes.
Tax Control Framework
- Contribute to developing and enhancing the company’s tax control framework for indirect taxes.
- Design and refine tax policies, procedures, and testing mechanisms for compliance and efficiency.
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VAT Awareness & Training
- Drive VAT awareness across the organization via training programs, guidelines, and practical solutions.
- Equip business teams with VAT knowledge to support proactive compliance.
- Monitor EU VAT legislation changes and ensure timely updates.
Communication & Relationship Management
- Build strong internal networks and collaborate across departments on VAT objectives.
- Maintain external relationships with tax authorities, industry associations, and consultants to stay informed.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Tax Law or Fiscal Economics
- Minimum 6 years of experience in VAT advisory, preferably with:
- Experience in Big4 firms and/or in-house roles at multinational corporations
- Excellent language skills:
- Fluent English (written/verbal)
- Proficiency in at least one additional language
- Ability to apply abstract concepts to practical situations
- Strong independent VAT advisory experience
- Strong soft skills, including:
- Communication, flexibility, and innovative thinking
- Experience with senior management interactions
- Analytical skills, judgement, and decision-making
- Ability to work independently
Benefits
- Attractive compensation package
- Training and on-the-job learning
- Access to extensive learning resources
- tuition reimbursement (for permanent contract positions)
- Employee Assistance Program (support for both you and your family)
- Employee discounted shipping
- Excelling career development opportunities
- FedEx is consistently ranked among the world’s most admired brands
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Diversity & Inclusion
At FedEx, diversity and inclusion are core to who we are. We create a global community where everyone feels accepted, regardless of differences. FedEx is proud to be Disability Confident ‘Committed’ in the UK and committed to an equal opportunity, inclusive workforce.
Our Company
FedEx is one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies* (*Fortune magazine). We deliver transportation and business solutions worldwide by empowering our 530,000+ team members to drive customer satisfaction.
Our Philosophy: People-Service-Profit (P-S-P)
- People First: Investing in our talent fuels our success.
- Service Excellence: Premium service drives customer satisfaction.
- Profit Reinvestment: Shareholder success fuels further growth and employee development.
By empowering our team, we create an environment where innovation and high-quality service thrive—ensuring our continued success.
Our Culture
Our culture is uniquely our own, shaped by our people-driven values. Since the 1970s, FedEx’s culture and behaviours have been the cornerstone of our growth. While competitors may copy our processes, our people and culture truly set us apart, making us distinguished in the global marketplace. Every initiative, from feedback to community engagement, reflects our commitment to)** empowering work.
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