European VAT Specialist

Smiths Group

  • Italia
  • Tempo indeterminato
  • Full time
  • 16 giorni fa
Company DescriptionAbout John CraneFounded in 1917, is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.Job DescriptionLocation: We're flexible on location - you can be based in Czechia, Italy, France, or Germany and work closely with colleagues across Europe.John Crane, a global leader with operations in 22 European entities, is seeking an experienced European VAT Specialist to join our in-house finance team.We're looking for someone with solid VAT experience (including audit exposure) who enjoys solving complex VAT challenges, but doesn't necessarily need to be a senior-level manager. You'll work closely with our European finance teams and our Global VAT Director to ensure compliance, support audits, and advise on cross-border VAT matters.What you'll do
  • Be the main contact for VAT-related questions from colleagues and advisors
  • Monitor changes to VAT legislation across Europe and ensure compliance in all jurisdictions
  • Support VAT audits and investigations
  • Help maintain and improve VAT processes within ERP systems (SAP preferred)
  • Collaborate with local finance teams and Shared Service Centres to ensure accuracy and consistency
  • Provide VAT advice on cross-border transactions, supply chain changes, and business initiatives
  • Assist in VAT training for finance and operational teams
QualificationsWhat you bring
  • Degree in finance, accounting, tax, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in European VAT, ideally within a multinational or Big 4 environment.
  • Strong knowledge of EU VAT legislation and local rules (Italy, Czechia, Germany, France, Netherlands).
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP an advantage) and VAT reporting tools.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative approach.
  • Strong communication skills and fluency in English.
What we offer
  • Opportunity to work in a truly international environment.
  • Broad exposure to VAT issues across multiple European jurisdictions.
  • A collaborative culture without people management responsibilities.
  • Competitive package and benefits.
Additional InformationDiversity ClauseWe believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.At no time during the hiring process will John Crane, Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website ( ) or LinkedIn.

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