VAT Compliance & Reporting Specialist | Fully Remote | Freelance

Do you have experience preparing VAT returns and enjoy working with financial data? Would you like to develop your expertise in UK VAT and help improve reporting processes?

Our client, an international technology company, is looking for a VAT Compliance & Reporting Specialist to join its finance team on an initial six-month freelance assignment.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates with practical VAT experience, including junior professionals looking to develop their skills. You will receive ongoing support from your team and manager, as well as training in UK VAT.

What will you work on?

• Prepare VAT returns, related filings and reports, primarily for the UK.
• Review and validate VAT data to ensure accurate and complete submissions.
• Reconcile VAT returns with general ledger balances and underlying transaction data.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounting data, ERP systems and reporting outputs.
• Help automate and standardise VAT processes, reduce manual work and strengthen controls.
• Support the testing and improvement of automated VAT reports and tax technology tools.
• Work with finance and IT colleagues to improve data extraction, reporting and data quality.
• Maintain process documentation and liaise with internal finance teams and external tax advisers.
• Support general ledger and sub-ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial closing and reporting activities as needed.

What will you bring?

• Practical experience preparing VAT returns and related reports. Experience with Czech VAT is sufficient.
• A good understanding of VAT reconciliations and basic to intermediate accounting knowledge.
• English skills sufficient for daily communication with international colleagues. Czech is not required.
• Very good Excel skills, an analytical approach and strong attention to detail.
• An interest in automation, digitalisation and improving financial processes.
• The ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a small team.
• Education or a professional qualification in accounting, finance, tax or a related business field.
• An active trade licence (IČO) and availability for a full-time freelance assignment.
• Experience with ERP systems, Power BI, system testing or automation projects is welcome. Knowledge of Oracle Fusion or Avalara would be a strong advantage.
• Full-time availability: 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday.
• Availability to start as soon as possible.

What can you expect?

• Fully remote cooperation, option to use the office in Brno or Prague.
• An initial six-month assignment. Any extension will depend on future business needs and is not guaranteed.
• Attractive financial compensation.
• A small international team, reporting to a manager based in the UK.
• Direct onboarding and training from your manager.
• The opportunity to gain UK VAT experience and contribute to process automation.