VAT Accountant Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of VAT accountant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support, guidance and technical VAT training to local finance teams across CE (particularly those responsible for VAT returns) and to the.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Previous experience of completing VAT returns and a (minimum) basic understanding of HMRC compliance/VAT accounting
• Encouraged to automate/change existing processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Written and spoken English is a requirement, other language skills are advantage
• Indirect taxation knowledge
• VAT compliance experience (min
• Good team player, precise, reliable, able to meet deadlines
• Experience in working with financial systems
• Deep expert knowledge of Statutory Accounting

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the VAT accountant position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for vAT and systems training to local key users and other departments within the Shared Service Centre Organization.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with staff from other departments / offices and external contacts
• Solid working knowledge of the EU VAT directive and VAT compliance
• Proven experience in a multi-tasked environment
• With excellent experience in taxation(VAT specialist)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office advanced knowledge)
• Able to work under pressure and can interact successfully with diverse individuals
• Routine decisions related to VAT compliance (supported by the resources above)
• Being part of an international company with a secure background

In response to your job posting for VAT accountant, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for vAT and Withholding Tax guidance on new office set ups; liaise with external VAT advisor as needed.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Deep knowledge of US GAAP / International Accounting Standards (for GAAP)
• Ideally experience with EU VAT
• Technical knowledge (local VAT, EU VAT)
• Be able to deal easily with multiple issues and under pressure
• Escalate issues and risks to the supervisor in a timely manner
• Be able to step back from details
• Professional accounting qualification/studying (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Attention to the detail and motivated to outperform

I would like to submit my application for the VAT accountant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for additional support to our external services provider in relation to the VAT data required for the returns preparation;.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Strong intellectual and analytical skills
• Construction, service project, and joint venture experience are advantageous
• Demonstrable knowledge of VAT rules
• Finance/tax qualified
• Experience of infrastructure groups a benefit
• Excellent PC skills (Excel and Word) with a working knowledge of the Oracle system essential
• Numerate and literate, with an eye for detail
• Able to prioritise and work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the VAT accountant position.

Previously, I was responsible for ad hoc VAT technical expertise and support to management including liaising with country specific professional advisers.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• A long term opportunity
• Experience in a Finance related role, preferably in the area of VAT compliance
• Good interpersonal and strong communications skills
• Inquisitive mind-set, problem solver
• Able to prioritize and work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Solid experience of an integrated resource platform (ERP), SAP or Oracle
• Self-motivated and able to manage own workload
• Proficiency in additional European languages – German, Italian, French, Dutch