VAT Accountant - UK & International Compliance

Amplify5 UK Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 782,000 - 1,162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

World-class working environment

Career growth opportunities

Global team

Job summary

Amplify5 UK Ltd. is seeking a focused VAT Specialist to manage UK VAT returns and assist with overseas VAT/GST submissions. The role entails data prep for tax agents, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal processing related to VAT and exchange-rate adjustments.

You will support quarterly VAT forecasting, engage with stakeholders, and assist in audits and other compliance tasks within a growing international business.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• Degree or Diploma in Accounting/Finance, or currently studying towards a relevant qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Fully qualified AAT or part-qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly UK VAT returns accurately and within required deadlines.
• Compile and verify data for overseas tax agents and fiscal representatives to facilitate overseas VAT/GST submissions.
• Reconcile VAT balance sheet control accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Process journals relating to VAT system adjustments and exchange rate differences.
• Assist with quarterly VAT forecasting and cash flow planning requirements.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure tax return submissions and payments are completed on time.
• Support the Compliance Finance Manager with interim and year-end audits, as well as other compliance-related initiatives.
• Perform additional finance and compliance duties as assigned by the Compliance Finance Manager or Financial Controller.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication & stakeholders

Independent working

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Accounting/Finance degree or diploma

Part-qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Job description

Amplify5 UK Ltd. is seeking a focused VAT Specialist to manage UK VAT returns and assist with overseas VAT/GST submissions. The role entails data prep for tax agents, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal processing related to VAT and exchange-rate adjustments.

You will support quarterly VAT forecasting, engage with stakeholders, and assist in audits and other compliance tasks within a growing international business.