Full job descriptionVAT Accountant – Fixed Term Contract
Location: Leeds / Hybrid
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (9–12 months)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We’re working with a well-established global business with a strong and growing reputation for delivering high-quality VAT and tax work to recruit a VAT Accountant. Due to maternity leave, a fixed-term contract opportunity has arisen, supporting both VAT compliance and advisory activity.
The role is based in Leeds city centre, offering a great location with easy access for candidates based in the North West or Yorkshire who are comfortable commuting twice a week. With impressive, modern, open-plan offices, the business has clearly invested in creating an excellent working environment for its employees.
This is a hands-on role, offering broad VAT exposure within a high-quality, commercially focused environment.
The role will include:
*Preparation and review of UK VAT returns
*Supporting VAT compliance and reporting obligations
*Advising on day-to-day VAT queries from internal and external stakeholders
*Assisting with VAT projects (e.g. partial exemption, land & property, special schemes)
*Supporting VAT accounting and reconciliations where required
*Liaising with HMRC and other stakeholders as needed
About you:
*Proven UK VAT experience (practice or industry background)
*Strong understanding of VAT compliance and technical issues
*Comfortable managing your own workload
*Confident communicator with a pragmatic approach
*Qualified or qualified-by-experience considered
Why consider this role?
*Opportunity to work within a reputable global business
*Varied VAT work with both compliance and advisory exposure
*Flexible working and supportive team culture
*A strong FTC option for someone seeking quality, interesting work
Unfortunately, the client is unable to offer sponsorship
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch - David Clamp - HW Finance