Vat Accountant (In-House)

Bayman Atkinson Smythe; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large international business in Manchester is seeking a VAT Accountant to manage compliance and advisory responsibilities. This role requires experience in VAT duties, including timely submissions, accurate refunds, and building relationships with stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a key role in the company's growth, ensuring all VAT accounts are balanced and handling audits.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in VAT compliance and advisory roles is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build long-term relationships.
• Ability to research and respond to VAT queries.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all VAT returns are submitted on time.
• Manage refunds and payments accurately.
• Balance and close VAT accounts correctly.
• Liaise with auditors during VAT audits.
• Research new trading activities and territories.

Skills

VAT compliance

Stakeholder relationship management

Research skills

Job description

VAT Accountant (In-house) Manchester - £45,000 to £60,000 + Bonus and Benefits

Our client is a large international business that is looking to recruit to a newly created role of VAT Accountant. The role will be not only varied but will also play a pivotal role in the ongoing growth of the company.

Supporting a talented Financial Controller, you will :

• Ensure all VAT returns are submitted on time.
• Ensure any refunds / payments are made and allocated correctly.
• Ensure VAT accounts are balanced and being closed correctly.
• Liaise with auditors on any VAT audits.
• Research and respond to any VAT queries presented by the wider business.
• Research the actions required for any new trading activities or new territories (EMEA).

Ideally you will have worked in another VAT related role, and previously been involved in both compliance and advisory work.

It is essential you can build long term relationships with key stakeholders.