VAT Accountant

Cpl Life Sciences; Chester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent firm is seeking a VAT Compliance Associate in Chester to manage VAT reporting and ensure compliance across international markets. The role includes preparing VAT returns, liaising with stakeholders on compliance-related queries, and supporting tax audits. Ideal candidates will have over two years' experience in VAT compliance, with proficiency in SAP or Oracle seen as an advantage, alongside strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Experience of VAT compliance in a multi-national tax environment.
• Ability to manage VAT reporting compliance.
• Strong understanding of VAT legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage VAT reporting compliance requirements.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure timely submissions.
• Maintain awareness of local VAT legislation.

Skills

VAT compliance

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Education

2+ years VAT compliance experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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This role sits within the Tax COE Europe team.

-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.

-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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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