VAT Accountant

A global utilities business in Crewe are looking for a VAT Accountant to work alongside a Head of Tax and a leading finance department. The business is doing exceptionally well and offers a fantastic path for career progression. This will be an ideal role for someone with UK VAT experience from either practice or industry.

Client Details

A global, fast growth utilities business based in Crewe.

Description

As a VAT Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing vital support in the preparation of tax and other compliance returns for all global entities in a timely and accurate manner.

Typical work activities include:

• Monthly/Quarterly VAT returns:
• Preparation and submission of various VAT returns for various territories
• Ownership of the preparation of the quarterly VAT return working alongside our internal tax team to ensure complete accuracy.
• Compliance Returns
• Responsibility for the preparation and submission of certain compliance returns such as intrastat returns, RDCO returns, P11D submissions and PSA returns.
• Produce comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations for VAT and corporation tax nominals for submission into the management accounts team.
• Corporation tax returns
• Working alongside external tax advisors to ensure accuracy with corporation tax returns in various territories
• Involvement in business improvement projects, as directed and as identified autonomously
• Develop and implement strong controls and procedures within the compliance area, providing a strong base for the continued rapid growth of the business

Profile

The successful VAT Accountant will have: -

• Advanced Excel skills - including experience of creating and using Pivot Tables and V-Look Up
• Experience of UK VAT returns and a detailed understanding of the various VAT treatments.
• Experience of Sage or similar accounting system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of interacting across all levels of the organisation including dealing with non-finance people to gather relevant information

Job Offer

The business will offer the successful VAT Accountant:

£30,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)

Other benefits include:

• Excellent training and coaching;
• Friendly & supportive team working environment that encourages opportunities for self-development;
• Fantastic opportunities for ongoing development and progression;
• Annual salary review;
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with each year of services to a maximum of 25);
• Company sick pay, life assurance and pension;
• Local and online discounts including discounted restaurants, travel, entertainment tickets with Benefit-Hub;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Employee Referral Programme;
• On site canteen and gym
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Service Awards;