VAT Accountant / VAT Adviser

Exciting opportunity for VAT Accountant/ VAT Adviser to join family FMCG company at their lovely offices in Surrey.

Reporting to the European Tax Manager the main purpose of the VAT Accountant/ Adviser is to assist in the management of Indirect Tax for multiple European countries with an emphasis on VAT compliance. A large part of this role is advisory and involves providing support and VAT advice to the European customers in addition to the tax compliance responsibilities such as VAT Returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrasat and environmental tax compliance submissions.

The ideal candidate will have a background in practice or FMCG consumer products. They will have previous experience of VAT in an advisory capacity and Indirect Tax knowledge of at least one other European country.

Excellent communication and planning skills and the ability to interpret data are essential as is the willingness to occasionally travel to Europe.

A strong orientation to deadline compliance and the ability to manage multiple priorities and operate under continuous change is essential.

The VAT Accountant/ Vat Adviser should be able to work independently and have the ability to think outside the box rather than just follow process.

Main duties include:

• Filling Accurate and on time Indirect Tax Compliance
• Respond to VAT queries form the EU business
• Maintain up to date knowledge and expertise of European local Indirect Tax rules
• Develop and maintain close relationships with key customers
• Help and ensure that the European team preparing the indirect tax returns have the required knowledge support and preparation time to achieve deadlines
• Build relationship with the team and demonstrate VAT knowledge in all key business area
• Support delivery of training to team members on indirect tax changes and processes
• Ensure continuous coverage of indirect tax reporting through cross country knowledge transfer and common process and controls

Competitive salary, excellent benefits including a 1pm finish on Friday, private health, pension, life assurance, onsite gym, childcare vouchers and parking.

Parkside Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Parkside Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.