Successful candidate will have extensive experience in VAT management, including VAT return submissions, complex VAT queries and reviewing VAT processes. They will have liaised with HMRC and provided staff support regarding VAT queries. With a background in financial accounting and control, they have will have handled partial exemption, reconciliations and year-end support work related to VAT.
Client Details
Our client is a prominent organisation that governs public sector operations. With a large team spread across various departments, they consistently work towards enhancing public services.
Description
Preparation and submission of Intrastat and VAT returns, including analytical review of significant movements and presentation at monthly VAT review meeting.
- Reconciliation of VAT Control account and management of VAT Suspense account, working with the AP/AR Team to action and clear any outstanding items
- Provision of tax advice on complex transactions in conjunction with the Lead Financial & Tax Accountant
- Review and automation of current VAT processes and reports to achieve efficiency savings.
- Responsible for the design and delivery of VAT training to the finance team and wider organisation
- Any other tasks commensurate with the role, as requested by the Line Manager
Profile
A successful Accountant should have:
- Qualfied accountant
- VAT experience essential
- Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a busy team, with experience of delivering to strict deadlines
- Experience of month end processes and routines
- Liaising regularly with senior staff and supporting them in carrying out their duties
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, comfortable with liaising with other teams and external parties
- Attention to detail and the ability to produce work to an excellent presentational standard
- Local authority accounting experience desirable
- Creative approach to problem solving
Job Offer
- A competitive daily rate of approximately £400 - £450.
- 6 month role
- Hybrid working
- An opportunity to work in the public sector.
- A chance to be part of a dedicated and skilled team in Accounting & Finance