Indirect Tax Assistant Apprentice (Tokyo Electron Europe Ltd)

Posting date:	09 February 2026
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 March 2026
Location:	RH10 9QL
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	BPP
Job type:	Apprenticeship
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Summary

Full Description:
The responsibilities will be separated into the following areas:
1) Support monthly VAT compliance for European HQ
· Prepare VAT/Intrastat/EC Sales returns in compliance with legal regulations (within the EMEA region)
· Ensure on-time and uninterrupted delivery of VAT/Intrastat/EC Sales, including associated VAT
· payments.
· Support data requests for tax audits
· Reconcile VAT reports and general ledger tax accounts, and assist with query resolution
· Understand business processes and develop ideas for ongoing improvement
· VAT project participation/coordination as directed
2) Support internal customs procedures
· Review shipping and customs documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of
· origin, bill of lading, and customs declarations.
· Monthly review of duty deferment statements against corresponding customs clearance documents.
· Review and approval of import VAT charges on freight invoices.
· Coordinate data input and manage master data accordingly.
· Daily archiving, monitoring and processing of customs documentation inbox
· Assist in the preparation of import and export documentation for audits and compliance check.
· Identify and implement new ways to streamline existing processes and improve efficiency.
3) Wider Finance Processes – as needed
· Involvement in statutory and internal audit cycle
· Assistance in preparation of key balance sheet reconciliation accounts for the HQ
· Manage VAT control accounts and work with wider finance team on monthly adjustments and journals as required.
· Analysis / reporting /project work as directed


General requirements & expectations
All employees are expected to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to TEEL business requirements and carry out other work that falls within the scope of their abilities as requested by TEEL. This is likely to involve visits to, or periods working at, any TEEL office.

A positive Team-working approach and adherence to Safety Policies and Procedures is essential. A professional telephone manner, good level of interpersonal and self-presentation skills are pre-requisites.
In support of our mission statement to deliver QUALITY, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND STAFF SATISFACTION, employees will be expected to support colleagues and management as required and to contribute ideas and suggestions in our search for CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.
Each person will go through an induction process which will provide him/her with background information about the Company, the Industry and the role our products play. This will give them a solid grounding in Company rules and procedures, basic safety awareness and an introduction to our quality systems. He/she will be given training in the procedures that apply to his/her department as well as those that are specific to the job.

Appropriate Training
Recommended Training Courses to achieve competence in the role:
• Induction Course
• Safety Training
• Job Procedures
• Company Procedures
• MS Office Skills
• Interpersonal Skills Training

Future Prospects:
Movement is possible into other areas where planning and administration skills can be used. The individual will need to demonstrate: Successful training, suitable experience and/or competence at the current level before they can be considered for promotion. In addition, there must be a specific business requirement for a job at that grade.

Employer Description:
Tokyo Electron is a leading global manufacturer of innovative production systems for the semiconductor industry. With a team of more than 17,000 employees in 18 different countries, we are continuously working on developing high-quality, technologically qualitative products.
For more information on the TEL Group, please visit the company website www.tel.com

Training Provided:

BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Skills Required:
· Good numerical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office advantageous.
Key Skills:

(including language skills)
In addition, we are looking for an individual that is
· Flexible and able to multi-task
· Able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
· Well organised, with some IT Skills
· Able to work to deadlines
· Detail oriented
· Willing to further develop within the role
· A good team player, with the ability to work independently when required

Qualifications Required:
· Entry level candidate, GCSE passes in English and Maths, potentially graduate level or first/second role in indirect taxation.
· Willingness to study and progress through ATT qualifications, or equivalent
Other Information:
· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Stake Holder Pension Scheme – Auto enrolled.
· Private Medical Insurance – Optional
· Permanent Health Insurance
· Life Assurance providing a death benefit of 4 x basic annual salary.
· Office working hours are 08.30 to 5pm
· Car Parking is available on site for all employees.