The Company

Bloomberg is the leading global provider of financial data, news and analytics. The BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL service and Bloomberg's media services provide real-time and archived financial and market data, pricing, trading, news and communications tools in a single, integrated package to corporations, news organizations, financial and legal professionals and individuals around the world.

The Role

The Vat / Compliance Team are responsible for submission of Vat / Intrastat Returns for countries within the EMEA Region (Europe, Middle East & Africa).

At present Bloomberg is registered in 23 countries for Vat.  In this highly charged roll, the individual will be responsible for preparing Vat Returns, 8th Directive claims, forecasting cash flows, analyzing variances, import / export and other accounting duties.  Working with several different currencies, the successful candidate will be able to provide accurate and detailed information to support the returns.  This role will involve frequent communication with internal departments including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Supply Chain, the media billing teams and the New York Head Office.  There will also be frequent communication with our external Tax advisors and Bookkeepers and our customers.

Qualifications

• Good accounting skills (for example experience of producing trial balances and VAT Returns and dealing with queries from clients)
• Analytical and Numerical skills
• Good computer skills, including intermediate MS Excel / Word
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to tight dead lines
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a team player