Financial Accountant – 6 Month Interim

Alexander Daniels; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Accountant for a six-month interim role in Birmingham. This technical position involves preparing VAT returns for the UK, Ireland, and Europe, as well as managing stakeholder queries and coordinating with European advisors. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, excellent Excel skills, and strong communication abilities. This role provides an opportunity to work closely with the Financial Accounting team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a Financial Accountant role.
• Previous experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of VAT returns for the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
• Manage the relationship with your European advisors.
• First point of contact for VAT queries from business stakeholders.

Skills

Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP’S)

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Alexander Daniels are recruiting for a Financial Accountantfor a business based in Birmingham on an initial 6 month interim basis. This is a technical role and would require you to work alongside the Financial Accounting team. Previous experience performing VAT returns within industry is crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of VAT returns for the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
• Prepare the UK VAT return for and any associated analysis.
• Prepare the European VAT return and any subsidiary reports.
• Manage the relationship with your European advisors.
• First point of contact for VAT queries from business stakeholders and take the lead on projects regarding VAT.
• Orchestrate regular VAT update sessions with teams around the business.
• Liaise with the Group tax team to make any payments on account that are required.
• Liaise with Group tax manager regarding any one-off unusual transactions that need to be highlighted in the tax pack.
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and journals as required.
• Reconcile the Intercompany Invoicing control and resolve any queries.
• Reconcile all tax accounts each month.
• Other ad hoc tasks as required.

Essential requirements:

• Excellent Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP’S)
• 3-5 years’ experience in a Financial Accountant role.
• Previous experience preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Excellent communication skills.