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Your new company
A Bath-based employer of choice are actively recruiting a Financial Accountant to join their high-performing finance team.

Your new role
The post holder is a lead on indirect taxes (VAT), corporation, global mobility and other taxes within the organisation and is responsible for providing comprehensive VAT and other tax advice and guidance within both the Finance Office and the wider organisation. The role also includes liaising with external tax advisors as required and ensuring all tax aspects are managed on a timely and well-planned basis. You will also work closely with the Financial Accounts Team.
An outline of some duties are below:

• Liaising with the Payroll Team to provide support and guidance in relation to PAYE and other related matters.
• Taking the lead in managing any system or administrative changes affecting VAT and other taxes for both internal and external sources and working closely with the Financial Accounts Team and the Process Change Team to enhance/develop system.
• Reporting on the taxation position of the organisation and its subsidiaries on an annual basis, summarising areas of potential risk and compliance weaknesses, if applicable.
• Reviewing of the annual Corporation Tax return.
  Liaising with the Payroll Team to provide support and guidance in relation to PAYE and other related matters.
• Leading the global mobility function to provide advice and ensure compliance relating to employees who have approval to work in overseas jurisdictions.
• Establishing the applicable tax treatment for overseas courses whether these are delivered face-to-face or via online delivery and ensuring compliance with sales tax regulations in overseas jurisdictions other departments with liaising with relevant Border Agencies to ensure correct duty is paid, and correct paperwork is completed, relating to the import of goods into the UK.
• Leading on VAT planning, reporting, and HMRC returns.
• Preparation, review and submission of the group VAT returns within set deadlines and in accordance to HMRC rules.

What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience of working in a complex organisation. With a solid understanding of the HM Revenue & Customs rules and regulations specially in respect of VAT, you will also have:

• Good communication skills including being able to effectively communicate complex financial information.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues, external advisors and external bodies.
• Good IT and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently without needing detailed support.

You will be the primary lead for indirect taxes (VAT), corporation, international and other taxes and act as a key point of contact for providing comprehensive VAT and other tax advice and guidance within both the Finance Office and the wider organisations community.
You will work closely with others in the Financial Accounts team, our external advisors, and line manage the Global Mobility Manager.

What you'll get in return

• Parking onsite
• Located next to the train / bus station
• Hybrid working ( 2 days per week office based)
• Flexible working
• Excellent pension
• Generous holiday allowance

What you need to do now


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