Full job descriptionVAT Accountant


Duration: 12 months contract
Location: Chester (hybrid working)
Pay: £23.46/hour


This role sits within the Tax COE Europe team. The 2 main aspects of the role are:
*To take responsibility for and to manage VAT reporting compliance requirements for a group of markets within Europe region and other international markets, as required, ensuring internal and external deadlines are met.
*To provide advice on VAT compliance related queries, coordinating with external and internal stakeholders where necessary.
*In addition, the person is expected to maintain a constant awareness of local VAT legislation and act as a real internal consultant to satisfy stakeholder expectations.


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:






*Preparation of monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly or annual VAT returns and other indirect tax returns (sales listings, domestic listings, purchase listings, Intrastat, SAF-T) using Excel and/or indirect tax return preparation tool technology
*Preparing and requesting necessary VAT submission approvals from internal stakeholders and following up on VAT payment requests and archiving documentation after submissions are completed
*Preparation of VAT General Ledger reconciliation and follow up on issues and open items
*Reconciliation of GL sales to reported VAT sales and follow up on issues and open items
*Manage and assist with VAT compliance queries from the business as necessary
*Support preparing VAT requirements documents and other documents as needed
*Support Tax Technology team to test and implement requirements on a timely basis, as necessary
*Continuous monitor of VAT legislation to identify relevant changes
*Assistance in maintenance of VAT codes tables and VAT codes in accounting system
*Assistance with VAT audits and liaison with tax authorities as necessary
*Support strategy of standardisation and automation, continuous improvement and risk management


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:




Education/Experience




*2+ years’ experience of VAT compliance in at least one jurisdiction in a multi-national tax environment or equivalent.
*Experience with SAP or Oracle is advantageous.
*Excellent Excel skills.
*Fluency in English


Functional/Technical




*Ability to successfully manage competing priorities.
*Ability to work with a range of technically and culturally diverse people.
*Ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience, at multiple levels within the company.
*Autonomous working.
*Ability to establish formal relationships with internal customers.
*Demonstrates a team orientated approach.
*Strong written and verbal communication to facilitate relationships with peers and senior management.
*Ability to assess and resolve problems.
*Strong analytical skills.