Group VAT Accountant

PIB Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization is seeking an experienced VAT Accountant to join their Finance & Tax team in Nottingham. This role offers substantial career growth within a supportive environment, focusing on UK VAT compliance, data analysis, and collaboration with internal teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong VAT knowledge and communication skills.

Benefits

Holiday allowance with options to purchase additional days

Death in Service benefit of four times salary

Company pension scheme

Parking at the office

Generous maternity and paternity leave packages

Flexible benefits package

Discounted PIB products and attractions

Comprehensive learning & development framework

Charitable support through PIB Community Trust

Environmental initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience working in complex international groups.
• Strong knowledge of UK and international VAT legislation.
• Experience in producing UK and international VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the UK Quarterly VAT Return for the UK VAT Groups.
• Extracting and analyzing data according to UK VAT rules.
• Supporting the UK Tax team with VAT compliance and process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Data Manipulation

Attention to Detail

Education

ACA or equivalent qualification

CTA (partial or full)

Qualified to CCAB or ATT

Tools

Alpha VAT

Excel

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The Finance & Tax team is recruiting for an experienced VAT Accountant to join them in the Nottingham office. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a global organization committed to professional growth and a welcoming work environment. The VAT Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting UK VAT compliance activities, including preparing the UK Quarterly VAT Return for the UK VAT Group, Insurance broker, and other related business lines. This role provides excellent career advancement prospects within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing the UK Quarterly VAT Return for the UK VAT Groups.
• Extracting data from various IT applications, verifying this data, and analyzing transactions according to UK VAT rules.
• Performing transactional reviews following internal SOPs and HMRC VAT compliance guidance.
• Supporting the UK Tax team with international VAT compliance preparation and review, and contributing to process improvements and system refinements.

Experience & Qualifications:

• ACA (or equivalent) or CTA (partial or full) qualified tax professional.
• Qualified to CCAB or ATT.
• Experience working in a complex international group with various VAT recoverable rates.
• Experience in producing UK and international VAT returns.
• Strong knowledge of current UK and international VAT legislation.
• Experience with VAT-specific software, including Alpha VAT (desirable).
• Good communication and influencing skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in data manipulation from multiple sources.
• Advanced Excel skills (desirable).
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Positive attitude, problem-solving skills, multitasking ability, and high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Further Information:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits including:

• Holiday allowance with options to purchase additional days.
• Death in Service benefit of four times salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Parking at the office.
• Generous maternity and paternity leave packages.
• Flexible benefits package and discounts through our benefits portal.
• Discounted PIB products and attractions.
• Comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships.
• Charitable support through PIB Community Trust.
• Environmental initiatives to reduce carbon footprint.

Why Work For Us?

PIB Insurance Brokers is a dynamic insurance broker with expertise across various sectors including professions, property, construction, and more. We value collaboration and believe working as a team benefits our customers, businesses, and employees. Being part of PIB Group offers additional strength and resources to support our staff and clients.