VAT Accountant

Outsource UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Glasgow is seeking an experienced VAT Accountant to ensure compliance and manage VAT processes. The role involves serving as the in-house VAT expert, liaising with internal teams and HMRC, and requires strong technical knowledge of UK VAT regulations. Ideal candidates will have a relevant accounting qualification and proven VAT experience, with proficiency in Excel and compliance audits. This position offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary including benefits.

Benefits

Performance-driven pay progression

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 5+ years of VAT experience, ideally in a corporate/public-sector environment.
• Ability to translate complex tax issues for non-specialists.
• Experience in compliance audits and training.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review monthly VAT returns and submissions.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and deliver training.
• Maintain and improve VAT procedures and documentation.
• Advise on VAT implications for new systems.
• Liaise with HMRC on audits and enquiries.
• Monitor VAT legislative changes.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of UK VAT regulations

Proven VAT experience

Strong communication skills

Excellent IT proficiency

Highly organised

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant accounting or tax qualification (e.g., ATT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Oracle

SAP

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Job Description

VAT Accountant
Location: Stepps (Hybrid Working Available)

Hours: Monday to Friday - Core Office Hours

Salary: £41,000 (Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of £51,970) + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Outsource UK is recruiting for an experienced and motivated VAT Accountant to join a high-performing Treasury, Tax, and Insurance (TTI) team within a major public-sector aligned finance function. If you're passionate about VAT compliance, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

The Role: As VAT Accountant, you’ll serve as the in-house VAT Subject Matter Expert, ensuring full VAT and indirect tax compliance across the organisation. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external bodies, developing strong relationships to support ongoing compliance and reduce tax risk.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage and review monthly VAT returns and submissions in line with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements
2. Conduct internal compliance audits and deliver VAT training where needed
3. Maintain and improve VAT procedures and documentation
4. Advise on VAT implications for new systems and business initiatives
5. Liaise with HMRC on audits and enquiries
6. Monitor VAT legislative changes and embed them in operational processes
7. Support the broader tax strategy and participate in cross-industry tax groups

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong technical knowledge of UK VAT regulations
• Proven VAT experience, ideally gained in a large corporate or public-sector environment
• A relevant accounting or tax qualification (e.g., ATT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex tax issues for non-specialists
• Excellent IT proficiency, especially in Excel and enterprise accounting systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP)
• Highly organised with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

If you have the above experience and are looking for a new opportunity, then apply now!

Inclusion Statement:

Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive fair consideration for your application regardless of your race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.

We’re proud Corporate Members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. If you need any adjustments at any stage—from application to interview or in your new role—please let us know. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

We believe diversity of thought and background makes us stronger, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences.