I am seeking an experienced Tax professional to join a highly regarded international organisation to join them for a six month contract!
Offering incredibly flexible working, my client is seeking a VAT Accountant to ensure correct tax is calculated in a timely manner and liaising with advisors on complicated matters.
The main responsibilities include:
- Ensure accurate and timely VAT returns (and international equivalents) for the organisation.
- Maintain compliance with tax legislation across the group's finance systems and processes, staying updated on changes.
- Provide tax guidance and training to finance and senior stakeholders as needed.
- Manage relationships with external advisors and HMRC, addressing queries and issues promptly.
- Assist with financial audits, statement preparation, and liaise with auditors.
- Handle statutory compliance reporting as required.
- Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations.
- Monitor and report EU electronic services and goods, EC Sales Lists, and higher value EU sales data.
- Lead quarterly VAT Group meetings.
The successful candidate will be:
- Part qualified Certified Taxation Advisor with VAT compliance experience
- Knowledge of VAT law affecting trade unions and corporations
- Proficient in IT, with intermediate Excel skills
- Familiar with UK, EU, and global VAT compliance issues
- Strong relationship building, communication, planning, and organizational skills
- High attention to detail, accuracy, numeracy, and data analysis
This is an urgent resource, so please do not hesitate in making an application!