VAT Accountant

Atrium; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

£23.46 per hour

Contract - PAYE

Job summary

Atrium in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced VAT Accountant / VAT Compliance Specialist to join its European Tax Centre of Excellence within a leading international organisation.

This role focuses on preparing VAT returns across European and international markets, plus related indirect tax reporting and GL reconciliations, with a strong emphasis on cross-border collaboration. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of VAT compliance experience and can work across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' VAT compliance experience in a multinational or international tax environment.
• Hands-on VAT returns experience across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of VAT reconciliations and GL processes.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly and annual VAT returns across European and international markets.
• Prepare other indirect tax reporting, including Sales Listings, Purchase Listings, Intrastat and SAF-T.
• Manage VAT submission approvals and coordinate VAT payment requests with internal stakeholders.
• Prepare VAT General Ledger reconciliations and investigate outstanding issues and discrepancies.
• Reconcile GL sales against reported VAT sales and follow up on open items.
• Respond to VAT compliance queries from the wider business and provide practical guidance when required.
• Monitor changes in local VAT legislation and assess their potential impact on the business.
• Support the maintenance of VAT codes and tax tables within accounting systems.
• Assist with VAT audits and communication with tax authorities when required.
• Work closely with Tax Technology teams to test and implement new requirements.
• Support projects focused on automation, standardisation, continuous improvement and risk management.

Skills

VAT compliance

VAT returns

GL reconciliations

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Hybrid work schedule 50% office and 50% home.

£23.46 per hour

Contract - PAYE

Atrium is seeking an experienced VAT Accountant / VAT Compliance Specialist to join a European Tax Centre of Excellence within a leading international organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on VAT compliance experience who enjoys working across multiple jurisdictions and engaging with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly and annual VAT returns across European and international markets.
• Prepare other indirect tax reporting, including Sales Listings, Purchase Listings, Intrastat and SAF-T.
• Manage VAT submission approvals and coordinate VAT payment requests with internal stakeholders.
• Prepare VAT General Ledger reconciliations and investigate outstanding issues and discrepancies.
• Reconcile GL sales against reported VAT sales and follow up on open items.
• Respond to VAT compliance queries from the wider business and provide practical guidance when required.
• Monitor changes in local VAT legislation and assess their potential impact on the business.
• Support the maintenance of VAT codes and tax tables within accounting systems.
• Assist with VAT audits and communication with tax authorities when required.
• Work closely with Tax Technology teams to test and implement new requirements.
• Support projects focused on automation, standardisation, continuous improvement and risk management.

To be successful in this position, you should have:

• 2+ years' VAT compliance experience within at least one jurisdiction, ideally gained within a multinational or international tax environment.
• Hands-on experience preparing and submitting VAT/indirect tax returns.
• Strong understanding of VAT reconciliations and General Ledger processes.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Confidence working independently while collaborating with colleagues across different countries and functions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.