Our European Service Centre offers a bright, modern and friendly working atmosphere and we are currently recruiting an Indirect Tax Accountant for our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a forward thinking, proactive individual to make a real impact on the future direction of our company.

The role: Taking the wheel at Hertz

The Indirect Tax Accountant will be primarily focused on VAT compliance and other direct/indirect tax filing obligations. You will have an exposure to VAT compliance obligations in multiple jurisdictions, for which training will be provided. You may also be required to work on various projects and supplementary works to improving processes/procedures within the Shared Service Centre.

• Responsibility for timely preparation and submission of EU VAT returns and certain other direct/indirect tax obligations such as EC sales list and Intrastat.

• Computation of indirect tax payments and liaising with finance department for processing requests for payment

• Preparing the reconciliation of VAT accounts according to Hertz accounting policy

• Supporting Tax Managers with the resolution of tax queries/issues/audits

• Supporting Tax Managers on various ad hoc projects

• Ensuring indirect tax compliance in adherence with the market legislation

• Liaising with the country business & tax teams and Hertz international network.

• Involvement in month-end process under US GAAP accounting including posting journals in our accounting system (Oracle)

• Staying abreast of VAT law changes

• Finding and working on new opportunities for improving indirect tax processes

• Support internal control and SOX compliance activities related to indirect tax

Your skills: What you’ll need for a great journey

• University degree in an Accounting Discipline and/or fully qualified and/or in the process to be qualified in a professional body (a Tax qualification is preferred but not mandatory)

• At least 1 year of experience in a tax role or similar in industry or audit/tax firm

• Some knowledge of local VAT law and indirect taxes

• Good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly MS Excel.

• Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate at all levels

• Proactive, enthusiastic attitude to work and committed to continuous process improvement

• Time management skills and strong attitude to manage tax deadlines

• A second European language would be a plus but not essential.

About us

Hertz Corporation has an exciting portfolio of rental car brands – including Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly. We are one of the largest worldwide airport vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.

Our mission is to be the preferred rental car company and you have the opportunity to help steer this mission. Get in touch today and apply now.