VAT Accountant

Manpower UK Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a VAT Accountant in Chester to manage VAT compliance for various markets. The position is temporary for 9 months, requiring strong Excel skills, 2+ years of VAT experience, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. This role offers insights into the VAT compliance needs of an international pharmaceutical company and the opportunity to work within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience of VAT compliance in a multi-national tax environment.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly or annual VAT returns.
• Manage VAT compliance queries and support documentation requirements.
• Assist with VAT audits and provide advice on compliance.

Skills

VAT compliance

Excellent Excel skills

Fluency in English

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

2+ years' experience in VAT compliance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Role: VAT Accountant
Hours: Monday to Friday, 35-hour week.
Location: Chester (CH4)
Pay: 23.46 per hour

Manpower is pleased to be recruiting for one of our major clients for a VAT Accountant based in Chester. This is a temporary position to cover a 9 month period.

POSITION PURPOSE
This role sits within the Tax COE Europe team. The 2 main aspects of the role are:
To take responsibility for and to manage VAT reporting compliance requirements for a group of markets within Europe region and other international markets, as required, ensuring internal and external deadlines are met.
To provide advice on VAT compliance related queries, coordinating with external and internal stakeholders where necessary.

In addition, the successful candidate is expected to maintain a constant awareness of local VAT legislation and act as a real internal consultant to satisfy stakeholder expectations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preparation of monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly or annual VAT returns and other indirect tax returns (sales listings, domestic listings, purchase listings, Intrastat, SAF-T) using Excel and/or indirect tax return preparation tool technology
Preparing and requesting necessary VAT submission approvals from internal stakeholders and following up on VAT payment requests and archiving documentation after submissions are completed
Preparation of VAT General Ledger reconciliation and follow up on issues and open items
Reconciliation of GL sales to reported VAT sales and follow up on issues and open items
Manage and assist with VAT compliance queries from the business as necessary
Support preparing VAT requirements documents and other documents as needed
Support Tax Technology team to test and implement requirements on a timely basis, as necessary
Continuous monitor of VAT legislation to identify relevant changes
Assistance in maintenance of VAT codes tables and VAT codes in accounting system
Assistance with VAT audits and liaison with tax authorities as necessary
Support strategy of standardisation and automation, continuous improvement and risk management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Education/Experience
2+ years' experience of VAT compliance in at least one jurisdiction in a multi-national tax environment or equivalent.
Experience with SAP or Oracle is advantageous.
Excellent Excel skills.
Fluency in English.

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL
Ability to successfully manage competing priorities.
Ability to work with a range of technically and culturally diverse people.
Ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience, at multiple levels within the company.
Autonomous working.
Ability to establish formal relationships with internal customers.
Demonstrates a team orientated approach.
Strong written and verbal communication to facilitate relationships with peers and senior management.
Ability to assess and resolve problems.
Strong analytical skills.

DEVELOPMENTAL VALUE
Opportunity to gain an understanding of the business needs of an international pharmaceutical company from a VAT compliance perspective.
Opportunity to work within a professional and high performing team.
Develop the ability to impact and influence within the company to deliver superior business results.
Opportunity to gain international and country specific VAT expertise.
Opportunity to gain experience of working within a European team and in a shared services environment.