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Experience HELM as a unique family business and an attractive employer. Through a constant exchange of ideas, our ultimate goal is to offer our customers future-oriented solutions within our global network. At any time, in any place. This allows us to work proactively and think long-term - in operations, quality management, process optimization, product development and distribution. We are innovation drivers, possibility makers and a reliable partner, all in one.

VAT Specialist/ VAT Expert (m/f/d)

Date:  Apr 16, 2026
Location: 

Hamburg, DE, 20097

Business Unit:  Service Units
Job Function:  Finance / Controlling / Accounting / Tax
Level of Experience:  Mid-Career

VAT Specialist / VAT Expert (m/f/d)

We are looking for a VAT Specialist (m/f/d) to support European VAT compliance in an international business environment. This role focuses on hands‑on VAT reporting, audit support, and advisory input for domestic and cross‑border transactions, working closely with Finance and external tax advisors.

 

Your tasks:

  • Prepare, review, and file VAT returns and related reconciliations for European jurisdictions
  • Support VAT compliance activities, including registrations and reporting obligations
  • Assist with VAT audits and act as a contact person for tax authority inquiries
  • Provide VAT support to internal stakeholders (e.g. Finance, Sales, Procurement)
  • Review business transactions and assess VAT implications, especially cross‑border
  • Support VAT recovery, Intrastat activities, and reconciliations
  • Assist with VAT‑related topics in ERP/finance systems and invoice processing
  • Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors
  • Contribute to VAT documentation, process improvements, and internal knowledge sharing

 

Your Profile:

  • Degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field
  • Several years of experience in VAT compliance and advisory, ideally in an international context
  • Strong knowledge of EU VAT and cross‑border transactions
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) is an advantage
  • Structured, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently
  • Good professional English skills

 

What We Offer:

  • A hands‑on VAT role with broad exposure to European VAT topics
  • Collaboration in an international environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements

Every day, each one of us contributes to HELM's success with competence, the highest expertise and unique service. We reward this commitment - not only with international opportunities, possibilities for seminars and further training but also with benefits that offer optimal conditions to reach the perfect work-life balance.

Interested?

Join our motivated team and help shaping the future of HELM! Even if you do not fulfil all of the requirements in our profile, we encourage you to apply. It is important to us to find the right people who will enrich our team with their motivation and personality!

We look forward to receiving your application with all the necessary documents via our application portal.

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