VAT Accountant

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a global healthcare business in Wythenshawe for a VAT Accountant. This role promises a competitive salary and a chance to contribute to a dynamic finance team. You'll be responsible for preparing VAT returns, handling Intrastat reporting, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements. The company values growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working, continuous training, and career development opportunities. Join this industry leader and make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Continuous Training

Career Development

Study Support

Additional Leave

Free On-Site Parking

Great Transport Links

Work Social Events

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Part qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA with strong VAT experience.
• Proficient in MS Excel with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare UK and European VAT returns ensuring accuracy.
• Collaborate with finance team and engage in automation initiatives.

Skills

VAT Knowledge

MS Excel

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Part Qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Exciting opportunity to join a global healthcare business based in Wythenshawe as a VAT Accountant. This role will offer a salary of £35,000-£42,000 depending on experience.

Client Details

Michael Page are working with a highly successful, industry leading business going through a period of continued growth. They are seeking a motivated individual to join their dynamic Finance team as a VAT Accountant.

Description

Duties include:

• Preparing periodic UK and European VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
• Handling monthly Intrastat and ESCL reporting for European VAT registrations
• Performing pre- and post-submission audit checks
• Reconciling VAT returns to balance sheet and other returns
• Maintaining complete indirect tax records
• Collaborating with stakeholders within the wider finance team and across the business
• Engaging in automation initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency of the indirect tax function
• Assisting with both internal and external audits

Profile

The candidate will have/be:

• Part qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• A strong understanding and direct experience of VAT
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Previous Oracle experience - Desirable
• High attention to detail and levels of accuracy

Job Offer

This role will offer a salary of £35,000-£42,000 plus a benefits package including hybrid working, continuous training and career development, study support, additional leave, free on-site parking, great transport links, work social events, company pension scheme + more!