VAT Accountant

Are you a Financial Accountant looking to further your exposure in a larger organisation? Would you like to be involved and learn VAT accounting over multiple international geographics? Would you like to be part of a wider team that can give you wider opportunities in Global accounting?

Typical duties;

• Preparation and review of allocated VAT returns (UK and overseas)
• Review of EC Sales lists and intrastate declarations
• Review of balance sheet tax related reconciliations by set deadline
• Assist with the review of the annual PSA returns
• Monitor postings made to VAT accounts and ensuring all journals are supported by appropriate documentation and correctly posted
• Provide advice and guidance to other teams within the shared services and within the business divisions in terms of offering guidance on new products, invoice complexities and adhoc queries
• Assist with setting up new VAT registrations across the world
• Complete system testing for new VAT rules and new products as the VAT landscape grows
• Ensure systems are up to date for VAT rate changes, liaising with the system teams as appropriate
• Prepare and provide VAT training to other teams and business divisions as required
• Lead and take part in different VAT projects that benefit the long-term growth of the VAT team for continuous improvement

The role will suit both qualified or qualified by experience accountant who have prepared financial accounts including VAT work.

On offer is a great overall package including good benefits and hybrid working.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.