VAT Assistant

VAT Assistant

Location: Greater Manchester (Northwest, England)

Salary: Up to £32,000 (DOE) + discretionary bonus + benefits package

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in the office / 2 days remote)

About the Opportunity

T2M Resourcing is delighted to be exclusively recruiting a VAT Assistant for one of Manchester’s most respected international businesses. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, diverse, and supportive corporate office environment, offering both career development and the chance to make a real impact within a global organisation.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior VAT Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting European VAT compliance. Your responsibilities will include the preparation, reconciliation, and submission of VAT returns, along with related reporting. You will also contribute to ensuring VAT accounting accuracy within the general ledger, keeping pace with evolving legislation, and driving continuous improvement across processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit European VAT returns and associated reports.
• Reconcile VAT accounts and ensure integrity of VAT data in the general ledger.
• Support compliance with VAT legislation across multiple jurisdictions and currencies.
• Analyse large volumes of financial data to provide insights that support business decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business and contribute to improvement initiatives.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Previous VAT experience, ideally with exposure to multi-currency and multinational operations.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret complex datasets.
• A curious and questioning mindset, able to connect data insights to wider business issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confident communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ideally, you will also be studying towards a professional qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA).

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £32,000 (experience dependent).
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working model with free onsite parking and excellent transport links (bus, cycle, rail, car).
• A clear pathway for career development within a successful international group.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like the right next step in your career, please apply with your CV, including details of your current salary, benefits, and notice period.

Please note:

• Due to high volumes of applications, we may not be able to respond individually. If you do not hear from us within 10 days, unfortunately your application has not been successful.
• No Visa sponsorship is available for this role