VAT Analyst

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a VAT Analyst to join a highly respected Tax and Financial Control team. This role offers you the chance to become an integral part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your expertise will directly contribute to ensuring the business remains a responsible and compliant taxpayer.

What you'll do:

As a VAT Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Corporate Tax and VAT function within the wider Tax and Financial Control team. Your day-to-day activities will involve preparing detailed VAT returns for multiple jurisdictions, collaborating with external advisers on compliance reviews, managing Intrastat reporting obligations, and addressing complex queries from internal stakeholders such as marketing teams. You will also be instrumental in reconciling key accounts, ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory guidelines, and driving process improvements that enhance operational efficiency. Success in this role requires not only technical proficiency but also strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across departments. By contributing your knowledge and attention to detail, you will help safeguard the organisation's reputation as a responsible taxpayer while enjoying opportunities for personal growth within a supportive environment.

• Prepare accurate VAT returns for both UK and Irish VAT registrations, ensuring all submissions meet statutory requirements and internal deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with external advisers to manage the VAT return review process, maintaining high standards of compliance and timely delivery.
• Compile Intrastat returns for Irish VAT registration, ensuring data integrity and adherence to relevant regulations.
• Respond promptly to queries from marketing teams regarding invoice approvals by reviewing the VAT treatment of marketing spend.
• Support the wider finance team in reconciling the VAT creditor account for both UK and Ireland operations.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with HMRC's Guidelines for Compliance (GfC8) related to VAT processes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency by streamlining existing processes and actively participate in implementing improvements across the department.
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects as required by management, demonstrating adaptability and willingness to support broader business objectives.

What you bring:

To excel as a VAT Analyst, you will bring proven experience in managing financial data with accuracy and care. Your interpersonal strengths will enable you to collaborate effectively across departments while providing clear guidance on tax-related matters. A background in indirect tax or accountancy would be advantageous; however, what truly sets you apart is your commitment to learning new concepts quickly and applying them diligently. Your advanced Excel capabilities will allow you to handle large datasets efficiently-an essential skill for preparing returns and reconciliations. You are organised, attentive to detail, and able to communicate complex information in an accessible way. Above all, your reliability ensures that critical deadlines are met without compromising quality or compliance standards.

• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships across various business functions in order to provide effective support on diverse issues.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines consistently while managing multiple assignments within reasonable timeframes.
• Capacity to work independently without close supervision while remaining dependable and responsive within a team setting.
• Advanced Excel skills enabling efficient data analysis, reconciliation tasks, and preparation of financial reports.
• Experience or understanding of indirect tax principles and accountancy practices relating to VAT is beneficial but not essential; willingness to learn is highly valued.
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail when handling sensitive financial information or regulatory submissions.
• Excellent communication abilities allowing you to explain complex tax matters clearly to non-specialist colleagues.
• Adaptability in responding constructively to changing priorities or new project requirements as they arise.

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