Group VAT Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Retford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic firm as a VAT Accountant, where you'll play a crucial role in UK VAT compliance and support a collaborative team. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth within a global organization. You'll be responsible for preparing VAT returns, analyzing transactions, and ensuring compliance with UK VAT rules. The role also emphasizes teamwork and the chance to contribute to process improvements, making it ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Death in Service benefit

Company pension scheme

Parking at the office

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Flexible benefits

Employee benefits portal

Support for professional development

Charitable support

Environmental initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified tax professional with ACA or CTA credentials.
• Strong knowledge of UK and international VAT legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the UK Quarterly VAT Return for the UK VAT Groups.
• Support the UK Tax team with international VAT compliance.

Skills

VAT Compliance

Data Manipulation

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

ACA or CTA qualified

CCAB or ATT qualified

Tools

Alpha VAT Software

Excel

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VAT Accountant - Nottingham

The Finance & Tax team is recruiting an experienced VAT Accountant to join their Nottingham office. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a global organization committed to professional growth and a supportive work environment. The VAT Accountant will support UK VAT compliance, prepare the UK Quarterly VAT Return for the UK VAT Group, and assist with other related business lines. This position is ideal for career progression within a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare the UK Quarterly VAT Return for the UK VAT Groups.
2. Extract and verify data from various IT applications, analyzing transactions according to UK VAT rules.
3. Perform transactional reviews following internal SOPs and HMRC VAT guidance.
4. Support the UK Tax team with international VAT compliance and contribute to process improvements and system updates.

Experience & Qualifications:

• ACA (or equivalent) or CTA (part or fully) 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 software like Alpha VAT is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in data manipulation from multiple sources.
• Advanced Excel skills are desirable.
• Highly organized with good time management skills.
• Positive attitude, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive holiday allowance with options to buy additional days.
• Death in Service benefit of x4 salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Parking at the office.
• Generous maternity and paternity leave packages.
• Flexible benefits including discounts on various services and products.
• Employee benefits portal with discounts on technology, entertainment, and more.
• Support for professional development through PIB’s learning & development framework.
• Charitable support via PIB Community Trust.
• Environmental initiatives to reduce PIB’s carbon footprint.

Why Work for Us?

PIB Insurance Brokers is a dynamic firm with expertise across various insurance sectors. Joining us means being part of a collaborative team that values teamwork and professional growth. As part of PIB Group, we leverage the strength of a larger organization to benefit our employees and clients.