Accountant (Tax, CIS, VAT)

Michael Page; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in the North West seeks a Financial Accountant to lead VAT and Tax advice, analyze data, and manage tax returns in a supportive environment. Offering a hybrid working model and CIMA/ACCA study support, this role promotes personal and professional growth within the community-focused organization.

Benefits

CIMA/ ACCA study support

Accrued holidays up to 30 days

Hybrid working model

Enhanced maternity, sick, and paternity leave

Company healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in producing VAT returns for a large complex organisation.
• Ability to interrogate, analyse and extract data to produce statistical information.
• Experience within the property, construction, or housing industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support VAT, CIS and Tax advice across the group.
• Interrogate and extract data from the accounting system.
• Submit all group tax returns and maintain strong reporting controls.

Skills

VAT returns production

Data analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of VAT and CIS

Education

CIMA/ACCA qualification

Job description

A leading housing provider in the North West, committed to creating strong, vibrant communities and delivering quality, affordable homes. With a focus on regeneration they are passionate about building more than just houses - it's about creating real opportunities for people to thrive.

Client Details

As an employer, they offer a supportive and forward-thinking work environment, where collaboration, inclusion, and innovation are at the heart of everything they do. Join a purpose-driven organisation that makes a genuine impact on people's lives and communities across the region.

Description

Duties and tasks of the Financial Accountant:

· Lead and support VAT, CIS and Tax advice across the group including administering the groups returns

· Interrogate and extract data from the accounting system and produce accurate financial and statistical information

· Responsible for the submission of all group tax returns whilst maintaining strong reporting controls

· Support in the implementation and maintenance of process note writing and updating internal procedures

· Leading and training of a small finance team

· Submissions of the Groups annual tax returns and liaise with advisors across the business

Profile

Experience required:

· Experience in producing VAT returns for large complex organisation

· Exposure to standard partial exemption methods with CIS

· Knowledge / exposure of VAT and CIS reverse charges in construction

· Ability to interrogate, analyse and extract data to produce statistical information

· Working within the property, construction or housing industry is highly desirable

· Advanced Excel skills and the ability to manipulate large volumes of data

Job Offer

What's on offer:

· CIMA/ ACCA study support if you wish to complete further qualifications

· Accrued holidays up to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays

· Buy and sell holiday scheme

· Company pension scheme

· Hybrid working model, 2 days in the office per week of your choice

· Training, development and progression opportunities within a well-established organisation and team

· Enhanced maternity, sick and paternity leave

· Recognition and reward schemes

· Company healthcare, employee assistance and occupational health Internal benefits portal - discounts and vouchers

· +Many more

If you are a Financial Accountant with tax experience looking to make an impact in your new role, I would encourage you to apply!