Tax Specialist

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

• 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 on home office and being on-site at our hub in Prague 4, the Czech Republic.

Contact information

 Talent Acquisition Team: Radka Honzikova