VAT Accountant

Posted 18 January 2021
Salary £250 - £350 per day
LocationLondon
Job type Interim
ReferenceBBBH111721_1611051336
Contact NameSaskia Wadsworth-Smith

Job description


My client, a well known successful retailer are looking for a VAT accountant to join their team on an interim basis. You must be a VAT specialist. This role is responsible for Indirect Taxes across UK and international, covering compliance, internal controls and advice to the business. This role will suit a candidate with strong problem solving and collaboration skills.


Responsibilities:
· Prepare and file UK, Irish and Jersey VAT/GST returns
· Review European Indirect tax compliance outsourced to external advisors.
· Reconcile accounts and post VAT journals.
· Set up Tax registrations and compliance processes in new territories.
· Work with the digital team and overseas marketplaces to ensure distance sales indirect tax compliance across Europe, North and South America,
· Support the supply chain team on import VAT and customs duty related issues
· Assist the commercial finance team with VAT payments/repayments forecasts
· Improve processes, procedures and internal controls
· Assist with the "Making Tax Digital" implementation
· Monitor and report on regulatory and legislative regimes, identifying potential tax issues or consequences and advise management of effective solutions
· Manage third party relationships with auditors, tax advisors and HMRC
· Business partner with other departments to ensure tax function is included in key discussions which may have a tax implication
· Provide support to manager on broader tax matters such as corporate income tax, transfer pricing, SDLT and employment taxes
What you will need to succeed as our VAT Accountant?
· Previous experience in Indirect Taxes gained in practice or in-house in a similar industry (including sale of goods)
· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax issues in a clear and concise manner
· Self-motivated, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
· Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
· Strong numeracy, reconciliation and Excel skills
If you have the following this would be a huge bonus:
· Tax (CTA/ATT) or Accounting (ACA/ACCA) qualification
· International experience
· Retail experience, preferably including online
· Experience manipulating and analysing large volumes of data and report writing