VAT Accountant

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (ex. 5% employee / 10% employer)

Flexi time

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Coventry is seeking a VAT Specialist to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role includes preparing VAT returns, providing VAT advisory, and managing audits. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in UK VAT within a corporate environment. The position offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary, and a range of benefits, including pension and annual leave.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in UK VAT essential, ideally within a large corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of VAT legislation, compliance, and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation and submission of UK VAT returns.
• Providing VAT advice on business transactions, contracts, and new projects.
• Managing VAT audits and liaising with HMRC.
• Monitoring changes in VAT legislation and assessing their impact.
• Supporting the implementation of VAT controls and process improvements.
• Collaborating with finance, legal, and commercial teams for VAT compliance.

Skills

5 years’ experience in UK VAT

Strong understanding of VAT legislation

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James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd provided pay range

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Base pay range

We are currently partnering with a leading manufacturer based in Coventry, who are recruiting for a VAT Specialist to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

This is a full-time position offering 2-3 days per week home working and a negotiable salary of £45,000 (subject to experience). The start date is subject to notice.

The ideal candidate will have 5 years’ experience in UK VAT, ideally within a large corporate environment.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Leading the preparation and submission of UK VAT returns
• Providing VAT advice on business transactions, contracts, and new projects
• Managing VAT audits and liaising with HMRC
• Monitoring changes in VAT legislation and assessing their impact on the business
• Supporting the implementation of VAT controls and process improvements
• Collaborating with finance, legal, and commercial teams to ensure VAT compliance and efficiency

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• 5 years’ experience in UK VAT essential, ideally within a large corporate environment
• Strong understanding of VAT legislation, compliance, and reporting requirements.

Rewards and benefits:

• Pension (ex. 5% employee / 10% employer)
• Flexi time
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance

Industries: Manufacturing