Part Qualified VAT Accountant required for a investment bank / advisory firm with offices in Central London. Permanent opportunity. Hybrid working.
Client Details
Global investment banking advisory business with offices in EMEA, US and Asia. Central London HQ.
Description
Based within the Tax team of this Banking Advisory business, your role as the Associate VAT Accountant will be to prepare all VAT Compliance for the EMEA and Asia Pacific group entities. Reporting to the Regional VAT Manager.
- Preparation of monthly VAT returns for the UK Group
- Preparation of non-UK VAT / GST returns and assisting with other indirect tax adjustments (Germany, Spain, France, Portugal, Dubai and Singapore)
- Assist in the calculation of the annual capital goods scheme adjustments
- Monthly reconciliation of VAT / GL accounts
- Preparation of SOX files
- Review transactions for reverse charge invoices for inclusion in monthly returns
- Document VAT consequences of inter-company transactions and treated correctly for VAT reporting
- Assist the relevant finance team in dealing with AP invoicing and VAT related issues
- Ad hoc reporting for tax purposes
- Assist wider tax team on reporting obligations
- Participate with global and local tax projects as necessary
Profile
Part Qualified Tax / VAT Accounting professional
Understanding of Partial Exemption Special Method
Good understanding of VAT Rules pertaining to financial services exemption
Exposure to variety of international jurisdictions preferred, UK essential
Able to work to a fast paced environment, able to manage multiple priorities
Financial Services sector desirable
Advanced Excel (pivot tables, v look up, sum ifs)
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to interface with all levels within the firm and key stakeholders
Job Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including bonus and generous pension
Hybrid working (3 days in office)