Are you well-versed in corporate tax and VAT, seeking a position that allows you to hone your expertise in tax matters? Are you eager to step into a role that not only provides opportunities for specialization but also involves management responsibilities, leveraging your tax expertise to the fullest? Do you aspire to join a company that not only offers exceptional employee benefits but also boasts an outstanding pension contribution? If your answer is yes, then keep reading!
Robertson Bell is proud to announce our partnership with an esteemed educational institution as they seek a Tax Accountant for a permanent position. In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to work under the guidance of a seasoned manager, access a multitude of development avenues, and assume diverse responsibilities encompassing various tax matters.
In this Tax Accountant role, you will:
- Be responsible for training one newly appointed staff member, including line management responsibilities, with a focus on cultivating a supportive and positive work environment.
- Support in preparing VAT returns and ensure compliance is correct within the system, including reviewing and correcting coding, and providing training to staff members across the organisation.
- Manage and resolving help desk queries from various business areas on a daily basis, requiring you to research complex inquiries related to international collaborations and an increasing workload from international students.
- Produce reports and quarterly returns for the organisation, review returns for its subsidiaries, and ensure compliance with legislative changes through rigorous review processes.
Located in Leeds, the ideal candidate will enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement, with an office presence required only twice weekly. In addition, they will receive an attractive pension package, competitive annual leave entitlement, and ample opportunities for professional development.
The ideal candidate will have:
- ATT qualification or equivalent in accountancy or tax, with preference for candidates with relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of VAT, both on the accounting and technical side; ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities
- Experience with partial exemption, capital goods schemes, imports, exports, and international tax exposure desirable; familiarity with corporation tax is advantageous
- A background working within a tax orientated role within education, large international organisations, or within accountancy firms. However, experience dealing with complex VAT returns is a must have
- Have a thorough understanding of VAT and have experience providing advice relating to VAT to non-financial stakeholders
CVs for the Tax Accountant position will be reviewed on a rolling basis so do not hesitate to apply below. The vacancy may close early so do not miss out!