The primary responsibility of this role is to manage all indirect tax activities for our clients in France, ensuring compliance with local tax laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of French taxation and a proven track record in successfully managing teams in a dynamic business environment.

The role will oversee the operations of our team in France supporting the delivery of customer services, facility management, HR, health & safety, information processing systems, quality procedures and processes in liaison and co-ordinated with the Operations, HR, IT and respective service Departments at Head Office.

Business and Indirect Tax Manager, the role

Your VAT Compliance responsibilities:

• Responsibility for European VAT compliance ensuring timely and accurate filing of VAT returns. Provide advice and support to clients on all Indirect Tax related matters.

• Proactively advise and support the clients on all indirect taxation consultancy matters.

• Assist client with VAT audits and compliance checks.

• Manage the preparation of indirect tax returns.

• Prepare and perform a first level review of the quarterly VAT tax returns and Annual adjustment.

• Lead & manage the relationship with tax authorities and partners across Europe in relation to all VAT matters.

• Keep abreast of changes in Indirect Tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements ensuring the company remains fully compliant at all times.

• Maintain accurate and organised records of all Indirect Tax-related activities, including filings, supporting documents, and correspondence.

• Ensure process quality and identify areas for process improvement within the VAT compliance framework and work with stakeholders to implement streamlined and efficient procedures.

• Lead efforts to leverage automation and technology solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy in Indirect Tax compliance processes. Work collaboratively with the Software Team to identify and implement software tools and systems that streamline data collection, reporting, and reconciliation for VAT and Sales Tax requirements.

• Stay up to date with e-invoicing regulations and mandates in France. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of e-invoicing requirements into the company's billing and accounting systems, ensuring compliance with all electronic invoicing standards.

• Risk Management: Assess potential risks and opportunities related to Indirect Taxes and implement measures to mitigate risks and maximise tax efficiencies.

• Ad-hoc Projects: Participate in ad-hoc projects related to Indirect Taxation or process improvement.

Your Operations & People responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee the execution of AVASK FR operations in collaboration with Head Office. 

• Ensure that the company has adequate and suitable resources to complete its activities – whilst working alongside HR and other Managers.

• Supervising the work of employees of AVASK FR and providing feedback and counsel to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Monitor and report on the overall performance of AVASK FR and report back to Operations, Head Office.

• Organising and co-ordinating operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity.

• Ensuring adherence to legal rules and guidelines.

• Monitoring client satisfaction, record, investigate, and respond to complaints.

• Highlighting opportunities for improvement and risks.

• Assisting with the internal auditing of systems and processes.

Business and Indirect Tax Manager, the person

• Relevant and recognised ATT / CTA / Tax Law or Law Degree

• Proven experience in business and tax or relevant role – minimum 10 years.

• Fluent in French and English.

• Extensive knowledge of VAT and its application.

• Confident and with excellent communication skills for client interaction and engagement

• Organised and proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Works well in a small team as well as independently.

• Proven track record of experience in supervising, leading and coaching a team.

• Excellent multi-tasking ability

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal skills: the ability to identify, network with and manage key stakeholders, building and maintaining effective working relationships.

About AVASK

AVASK Global Compliance are a rapidly expanding international firm that specialise in VAT, tax and accounting for e-commerce businesses.

AVASK assist hundreds of Amazon FBA sellers as well as entrepreneurs across eBay, Shopify and many other platforms. Providing clients with a comprehensive range of expertise - from practical guidance on cross-border transactions, to ensuring they are fully compliant.