Assistant VAT Accountant

Devonshire; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Customer Communications company is seeking a full-time Assistant VAT Accountant to manage VAT reporting and compliance. This hybrid role is based in London or Huntingdon, with some remote flexibility. Responsibilities include preparing EU VAT returns, performing reconciliations, executing journal entries, and assisting with audits. Ideal for recent finance graduates or those with VAT experience, it requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Ability to navigate complex data with Excel.
• Strong planning and organizational capabilities.
• Keen attention to detail for high-standard work.
• Excellent communication for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly EU VAT returns accurately and on time.
• Perform EU balance sheet reconciliations systematically.
• Execute accounting journal entries for VAT processing.
• Engage with stakeholders for VAT corrections.
• Assist VAT compliance manager with audit requests.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Planning and organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Recent finance graduate (2023/24) or experience in VAT/indirect tax

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a global Customer Communications company is looking for a full‑time Assistant VAT Accountant to be based in their London or Huntingdon office.

As the Assistant VAT Accountant, you will be responsible for day‑to‑day tasks related to VAT reporting and compliance for operations in Europe.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly EU VAT returns, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Perform monthly EU balance sheet reconciliations through a systematic certification process.
• Execute precise accounting journal entries associated with VAT returns.
• Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to facilitate VAT corrections and guarantee precise transaction processing.
• Support the VAT compliance manager by responding to queries from external tax advisors and assisting with audit requests.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Excel and general IT skills to navigate through complex data with ease.
• Exceptional planning and organisational abilities, ready to tackle multiple tasks and meet stringent deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering work of the highest standard.
• Excellent communication skills, fostering strong relationships within the team and with external contacts.

This role would be ideal for a recent finance graduate (2023/24), eager to delve into the VAT domain or someone with prior experience in VAT or indirect tax.

This is a hybrid role that is primarily located in the London or Huntingdon office with flexibility for some remote work or fully remote outside of London for the right candidate.