VAT Senior Accountant

Taylor James Resourcing; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,186,521 - 1,423,825; Full time

Job summary

A global trading organization in East London is seeking a qualified Accountant to join their Tax team as a Tax Specialist. Responsibilities include managing complex tax returns, reconciling data, and liaising with tax authorities. The ideal candidate will have a Chartered Accountant qualification and at least two years of relevant experience. This is a permanent position with a salary between £50,000 and £60,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit complex UK and EU tax returns.
• Reconcile tax calculations with SAP data.
• Correspond with HMRC on tax queries.

Skills

Chartered Accountant qualification

Tax compliance knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Qualified or part-qualified Chartered Accountant (Finalist)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Our client is a global trading organisation and they are looking for an Accountant to work as a Tax Specialist in their Tax team. Based in Canary Wharf.

Details

Date: 2 Sep 2025 | Sector: FINANCE / ACCOUNTING | Type: Permanent | Location: East London | Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum | Email: [e-mail] | Ref: db2920252

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the accurate and timely preparation and submission of complex monthly and quarterly UK (and some EU) excise duty, VAT and other statutory returns for all European operations
• Reconciliation of tax return calculations and payments to SAP data
• Corresponding with HMRC / other relevant tax authorities regarding any queries, issues or audits
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely indirect tax reporting
• Supporting the Indirect Tax Manager by assisting with Ad Hoc projects or tasks when required.
• Maintaining all indirect tax files
• Performing tax research as needed
• Develop and maintain working relationships with functional and business stakeholders. Identify issues and resolve problems. Read and interpret company policies, regulatory guidelines, and other work-related documentation. Accomplish work within required timelines, including short, long, and emergency timeframes. Ability to work with others to accomplish challenging assignments. Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple assignments to ensure completion of tasks within stated time requirement

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified Chartered Accountant (Finalist)
• Minimum two years relevant work experience
• Advanced skill using Word and Excel
• SAP experience preferred

Notes

There is an earlier reference to an HR Business Partner role with a salary up to £65,000 and an East London location. The current, explicit role details focus on the Tax Specialist/Accountant responsibilities described above. Please verify the final role title, location and salary with the recruiter.