Senior VAT Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global business as a Senior VAT Accountant, where you'll oversee VAT returns across various jurisdictions and play a pivotal role in team collaboration. This hybrid position offers the flexibility of remote work and numerous benefits, including extensive annual leave and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

25–27 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years VAT experience required.
• Proactive communicator with relationship-building skills.
• Organised and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review VAT returns for UK and overseas.
• Lead on EC Sales Lists and annual PSA returns.
• Support VAT registrations and rule changes.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

CTA

ATT

Qualified accountant

Tools

SAP

Oracle

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Ready for a VAT role that actually balances challenge, growth, and a supportive culture - without the daily London commute?

Join a global business that empowers experts through live events, digital platforms, and data-driven services, helping them learn, connect, and grow. With operations across 30+ countries, this is your chance to make an impact in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

About the Opportunity

As a Senior VAT Accountant, you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate, timely VAT returns across multiple jurisdictions, supporting global teams, and shaping future processes. This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility to work from home with regular office collaboration in Colchester.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review VAT returns (UK & overseas)
• Lead on EC Sales Lists, intrastat declarations, and annual PSA returns
• Support new VAT registrations, rule changes, and systems testing
• Deliver VAT training across teams and contribute to VAT projects
• Collaborate with stakeholders, offering clear guidance on VAT complexities

Key Requirements

• CTA, ATT, or qualified accountant with 4+ years’ VAT experience
• Strong systems knowledge (SAP/Oracle ideal)
• Proactive communicator with the ability to build strong relationships
• Organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Team leadership experience is a plus

What’s in it for you?

• 25–27 days annual leave + birthday day off + up to 4 weeks remote working from almost anywhere
• Private medical cover + healthy living subsidy + wellbeing support
• Career growth – mentoring, learning platforms & LinkedIn Learning access

Ready to level up your VAT career in a global business with a strong community feel? Apply today. ?