Job Description: 

Our European Service Centre office based in Swords Dublin employs over 25 different nationalities and we’re currently looking for a Senior Indirect Tax Accountant to join our Tax team.  This role will be based in Swords, Co. Dublin. 

The Senior Indirect Tax Accountant will be primarily focused on VAT compliance and other direct/indirect tax filing obligations for our Italian market. You will be required to work on various projects and supplementary works to improving processes/procedures within the Shared Service Centre. You may be required to deal with compliance obligations in other jurisdiction, for which training will be provided, where required. 
 
What You’ll Do: 

Timely preparation of Italian VAT books, Italian Intrastat returns, Italian quarterly declarations.  

Preparation and filing of the Annual VAT return in Italy.  

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

Preparation of the reconciliation of VAT accounts according to Hertz accounting policy 

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

Supporting Tax Managers with technology projects, and more specifically with VAT implications of changes impacting SDI in Italy 

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 

 

 

What We’re Looking For: 

Tax/accounting qualification: already qualified or currently studying 

At least 2 years of experience in an indirect tax role or audit/tax firm 

Prior experience with Italian VAT reporting and understanding of impact of SDI reporting.  

Experience with preparation/review of Italian annual VAT return would be a plus. 

Good working knowledge of MS Office 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 

Proficiency in Italian language 

 

What You’ll Get: 

40% off any standard Hertz Rental in Corporate countries. 

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements 

22 days holidays on hire rising to 27 days with service. 

Occupational Pension Scheme with up to 5% company matched contribution.  

Life Cover payable at 4 times base salary.  

Profit Share Scheme 

Employee Friends & Family rental discount (40% discount for employee & partner; 30% discount for up to 8 additional family/friends)  

Tuition support plus access to compressive online learning platform 

10 days paid study leave & paid exam leave where exams fall during work hours.  

Income protection for long term illness  

Professional membership fees paid in full annually where membership relates directly to role.  

Bike to Work & Travel Pass schemes.   

Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family 

Onsite Occupational Health support  

Christmas savings scheme  

Free parking