In House VAT Accountant

Job Description

Responsibility for the submission of VAT returns across European entities and reporting to the Indirect Tax Manager. This role will involve working with a reputable Head of Tax as part of a wider finance team and provides the opportunity to become involvedin a variety of advisory projects and process improvementsClient DetailsThis is a global retail business based in the Manchester area. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside an experienced Tax team with a huge amount of further development and progression on offerDescriptionAs the In House VAT Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Responsibility for timely preparation and submission of VAT returns across European entities, to include submission of the UK return and co-ordination of submission by third party advisers for other European returns.
• This includes the preparation and oversight of associated reports such as Intrastat, EC Sales list etc
• Be the first point of contact on any queries from third party advisors, with regards to VAT returns and associated reports submitted.
• Month-end close and co-ordination of VAT related system tasks and processes.
• Monthly reconciliation of all VAT related balance sheet control accounts, including accurate summaries, timely resolution of reconciling items including advising on & actioning recoverability of aged items.
• Forecasting of VAT return cash inflows & outflows, following prior trends and incorporating current business activities.
• Provide support in the year end financial audit for all Indirect Tax queries and deliverables.
• Support the Indirect tax manager in providing day to day assistance to internal stakeholders on any VAT queries as and when they arise.
• Be the main support for maintaining VAT codes & rules within systems, to include regular scenario testing within vertex to ensure systems apply the correct rules.
• Support the indirect tax manager on any external audit requirements
• Continuously review systems and processes to maximise tax reporting capabilities and ensure compliance. Work with the Indirect Tax Manager to review operational tax processes to create efficiencies and enhance reliability over accuracy of VAT reporting.

ProfileThe successful In House VAT Accountant will have:

• Experience in VAT accounting and financial reconciliations
• Strong UK/EU VAT technical knowledge and knowledge of customs duties
• The position requires someone who is highly computer literate, with excellent Excel skills. Effective organizational ability and time management skills are crucial, and you must be able to work to tight deadlines. Attention to detail is key.
• Teamwork is essential in this role therefore you must be team orientated and able to maintain positive, supportive relationships with your colleagues at all times. Previous experience in a fast moving finance environment is essential.

Job OfferThe successful In House VAT Accountant will receive the following benefits:

• Circa £40,000 - £46,000 plus a range of other benefits
• Excellent working environment with enthusiastic colleagues, where collaboration and co-operation is the key to success
• Global Development and Secondment Opportunities - Hybrid Working - Flexible Working - Early Finish Friday - and a Subsidised Wellbeing Programme

If this role is of interest, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Warman on + to learn more

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