Your role
As a VAT Specialist, your mission is to ensure accurate and compliant VAT reporting across multiple entities, provide expert VAT guidance, and drive process improvements and automation. You'll play a key role in managing tax risks, supporting audits, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous development.
You will be:
- Preparing, validating, and submitting all required VAT returns, supporting schedules, and documentation as requested by the Federal Tax Authority
- Proactively providing VAT advice to customer centers, the HUB VAT team, and other departments within the HUB tax team's scope
- Supporting tax audits by providing necessary documentation
- Identifying and managing tax risks, and escalating material risks to the Tax Team Leader or Business Controller
- Communicating clearly with corporate business partners about VAT-related opportunities and risks in complex Atlas Copco transactions
- Analyzing VAT reporting processes and identifying areas for improvement
- Assisting in the review and automation of VAT processes in collaboration with the Automation team
- Supporting internal VAT-related projects
- Delivering VAT training sessions for PTP and AtR departments
- Mentoring junior VAT team members, encouraging their development and deeper understanding of VAT
To succeed, you will need
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
- At least 2–4 years of experience in indirect taxes (VAT)
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, laws, and standards
- Good knowledge of SAP (an advantage)
- Very good command of English; additional languages are a plus
- Degree in business, economics, finance, accounting, or a related field
- Great analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- A team player who can build strong relationships across the company
- Ability to inspire and support junior team members in their development
In return, we offer
- Friendly and respectful company culture with strong ethical values
- Opportunities to grow, make an impact, and bring your ideas to life
- Access to global career paths within the Atlas Copco Group
- Focus on personal development and employee wellbeing
- 25 days of vacation to recharge
- Flexible home office options for better work-life balance
- Multisport card and on-site activities (yoga, interval training, beach volleyball)
- Language courses and professional training, including ACCA certification
- Team buildings and social events
- Office refreshments to keep you energized
- Pension and life insurance contributions
- Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
- Exclusive discounts with our partners
Job location
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Hub in Prague, Czech Republic (CZ).
Contact information
Talent Acquisition Team: Radka Honzikova
