Indirect Tax Accountant - Leeds

Georgiana Head Recruitment Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Indirect Tax Accountant to join their in-house tax team in Leeds. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with senior stakeholders across Finance and Tax while ensuring compliance with VAT and IPT processes. You will be responsible for preparing and reviewing tax returns, monitoring compliance with regulations, and providing advisory support to business units. With a focus on collaboration and attention to detail, this position is perfect for someone with strong indirect tax expertise who thrives in a dynamic environment. Embrace the chance to contribute to an innovative team with flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in tax (CTA or ACA) is essential.
• Indirect tax experience, ideally in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review quarterly VAT and IPT returns for compliance.
• Monitor compliance with Making Tax Digital legislation across the group.
• Deliver training and advisory support on indirect tax matters.

Skills

Indirect Tax Expertise

Attention to Detail

Collaboration Skills

Technical Knowledge of UK VAT/IPT

Experience with Tax Authorities

Education

Professional Qualification (CTA or ACA)

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

In-house tax team in FS business in Leeds is looking for an Indirect Tax Accountant to support the management of VAT and IPT processes. This role will give you exposure to senior stakeholders across Finance, Tax, and external bodies like HMRC. You’ll ensure compliance with tax regulations, improve processes, and be a key point of contact for financial control and finance systems teams. Day to day you will be responsible for:

1. Preparing and reviewing quarterly VAT and IPT returns, ensuring timely filing and payment.
2. Posting VAT and IPT journals, reconciling tax accounts, and reviewing transactions for compliance.
3. Ensuring accuracy of tax data recorded in finance systems and the general ledger.
4. Reviewing overseas transactions to ensure compliance with international tax requirements.
5. Supporting the offshore Shared Service Centre in India, reviewing reconciliations and addressing queries.
6. Monitoring compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) legislation across the group.
7. Reviewing invoicing and posting rules in ERP systems to ensure correct VAT/IPT treatment.
8. Delivering training and advisory support to business units on indirect tax matters.

This team seeks someone with strong indirect tax technical expertise, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach. You should have:

1. Professional qualification (CTA or ACA, or equivalent).
2. Indirect tax experience, ideally within financial services.
3. Solid technical knowledge of UK VAT/IPT, with awareness of direct taxes.
4. Experience working with tax authorities and external advisors.
5. An understanding of finance systems, controls, and reconciliations.
6. The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Hybrid and flexible working available, great team and interesting work.

Unfortunately, this business is unable to offer visa sponsorship.