VAT Accountant (Germany) / Umsatzsteuer-Spezialist (m/w/d)

Your mission:

The Tax Accountant (German Market) plays a key role in supporting the Accounting Supervisor with VAT accounting and compliance across Epson's VAT registrations in Germany and other European countries.

Alongside these responsibilities, you'll contribute to general accounting activities and actively support the ongoing enhancement of tax processes within Epson Germany.

You'll be part of a close-knit, collaborative finance team that works together seamlessly, values open communication and takes a shared approach to problem-solving and day-to-day operations.

What you will do:

• Manage end-to-end VAT compliance, including VAT returns, ESL, Intrastat, payments, and reconciliations.
• Review gifts, company events, and other benefits in line with Section 37b EStG, ensuring correct tax treatment and audit-proof documentation.
• Monitor VAT and tax regulations, working with authorities and external advisors to implement changes across systems and processes.
• Collaborate with finance teams across Europe to support the VAT Helpdesk and ensure consistent, transparent processes.
• Support audits, statutory reporting, and J-SOX compliance, including documentation and annual filings.
• Oversee e-invoicing (AP/AR), resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliant archiving of financial documents.
• Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and act as a key SAP Finance user.

What we ask for:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Solid experience in accounting in an international environment, ideally with a focus on Germany.
• Strong knowledge of German tax regulations, including practical experience with §37b EStG.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Good understanding of VAT and goods/service flows.
• Business-fluent German (minimum C1, written and spoken) is essential, with good English for working across Europe.

Even if you do not meet all the above requirements, we encourage you to apply if you identify with our brand and share our passion for innovation.

What we offer:

Our benefits

You will have access to a wide range of flexible benefits including a strong contributory

Pension plan, private healthcare, life cover, gym membership, an Employee Assistance

Program, employee discounts on Epson and Seiko products, and more. Epson also

promotes hybrid working, with a minimum of 25 days holiday per year.

Our heritage

We aspire to be an indispensable company, trusted throughout the world for our commitment

to openness, customer satisfaction and sustainability. We respect individuality while promoting teamwork, and we are committed to delivering unique value through innovative and creative solutions.

Our commitment to the environment

We all have a role to play in building a better future. For Epson, being a sustainable company means being mindful of every aspect of our organisation – from the smallest lightbulb to the largest factory. It fuels our innovation, drives our growth, motivates our workforce and, ultimately, contributes to society.

Our people

We believe in a healthy culture, strong values, teamwork and contribution from a diverse range

of individuals will help us to strive for excellence.

Our brand

Ranked by Clarivate Analytics as a Top 100 Global Innovator brand for the last seven years

Running.

Epson is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any necessary accommodation during the application and assessment process, as well as upon joining our team.