Executive | VAT
Where You Will Work
At Grant Thornton we go beyond business as usual, so you can too. A team of over 150 professionals together collaborate with more than 80,000 colleagues in over 150 markets globally.
Grant Thornton will embrace your uniqueness and what you bring to the table. We seek individuals who bring their own flair, passion, and diverse experiences to the forefront. Each individual adds a layer of richness and depth to our collective tapestry.
We want you not only to bring your skills and expertise, but also your essence, your passions, and your authentic self. At Grant Thornton, we know that when you bring your own self, you bring magic to the workplace.
What We Need From You
As a VAT Executive at Grant Thornton, your day-to-day tasks would include:
VAT Compliance
- Prepare and review VAT returns for a portfolio of clients.
- Assist clients with VAT registrations, deregistration and amendments.
- Monitor VAT filing deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
- Assist with EC Sales Lists, Intrastat declarations and other VAT-related compliance obligations.
- Maintain accurate VAT records and client files.
VAT Advisory
- Assist in researching VAT legislation and case law.
- Support senior team members in preparing VAT advisory reports and client opinions.
- Assist in analysing VAT implications of local and international transactions.
- Draft responses to routine VAT queries from clients.
- Monitor legislative developments and communicate relevant updates internally.
Client Management
- Liaise directly with clients regarding VAT compliance matters.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients.
- Communicate with the Malta Tax and Customs Administration on client matters where required.
- Participate in client meetings and assist in preparing meeting notes and follow-up actions.
Internal Development
- Participate in technical training and continuous professional education.
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing initiatives.
- Assist in preparing technical articles, newsletters and presentations on VAT topics.
- Develop broader tax awareness where opportunities arise.
About You
The successful candidate must be in possession of the following attributes:
- ACCA student, or ACCA qualified, or University degree in Accountancy, Taxation, or a related field.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in VAT compliance, accounting, audit, or tax.
- Basic understanding of Maltese VAT legislation and EU VAT principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience dealing with VAT returns and VAT registrations.
- Exposure to VAT advisory work.
- Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Additional tax or VAT-related qualifications
What We Can Give You
Apart from working on the various practice areas on offer at Grant Thornton, we will support you in exploring and developing new topics and areas of practice within the Firm which you have an interest and passion for. To this end, we will ensure you have:
- Competitive salary and benefits;
- Health Insurance;
- A dynamic, diverse, inclusive and young environment;
- A supportive and experienced team;
- Continuous personal and professional growth;
- An open door policy;
- Flexibility;
- Family friendly measures;
- Induction meetings and buddy system;
- Firmwide social activities;
- Attendance to educational events which may arise from time to time.
