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VAT Accountant - Investment Banking

Page Personnel Finance
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 24 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • Page Personnel is recruiting a VAT Accountant for an Investment Bank in London City Centre on a 6-month temporary basis.
  • The ideal candidate should have VAT accounting reconciliations experience and a background in Financial Services.
  • The role offers a salary of up to £50,000, depending on experience, and requires immediate availability.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing UK VAT returns, compiling international VAT/GST return packs, and reconciling VAT accounts monthly.
  • Candidates should have basic knowledge of the UK VAT system, advanced proficiency in MS Excel, and ideally be part-qualified in Tax or Accounting.

Page Personnel are currently recruiting for an admirable Investment Bank who are based in London City Centre and are searching for a VAT Accountant to join their team on a 6 month temporary basis. The desirable candidate will hold VAT accounting reconciliations experience and will come from a Financial Services background.

Client Details

Page Personnel are currently recruiting for an admirable Investment Bank who are based in London City Centre and are searching for a VAT Accountant to join their team on a 6 month temporary basis. The desirable candidate will hold VAT accounting reconciliations experience and will come from a Financial Services background.

Our client are industry leaders and pride themselves on their commitment to delivering world-class strategic and financial advice. They will be offering an immediate start and hybrid working out of their offices in London.

Description

As VAT Accountant, your key duties will include but will not be limited to:

  • Prepare UK VAT returns using the Partial Exemption Special Method.
  • Compile VAT/GST return packs for multiple international regions and support other indirect tax requirements.
  • Submit Spanish SII reports weekly.
  • Support annual capital goods adjustments.
  • Reconcile VAT/GST accounts monthly and prepare compliance files.
  • Review reverse charge invoices and sales transactions monthly for accurate VAT reporting.
  • Document VAT impact of inter-company transactions and ensure accurate records.
  • Assist with AP invoicing and VAT queries.
  • Collaborate with the finance systems team to implement updates.
  • Run reports and support broader tax reporting needs.

Profile

The succesful candidate will ideally:

  • Hold Basic knowledge and understanding of the UK VAT system.
  • Experience in non-UK VAT compliance obligations across Europe/Asia Pacific preferrable.
  • Workday system experience is desirable and advanced proficiency with MS Excel required.
  • Motivated professional who can effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Part qualified Tax / Accounting professional.
  • Experienced in VAT accounting and bookkeeping.
  • Available to start the role immediately.

Job Offer

Immediate start available + 6 month temporary role with longer term potential + Salary ranging up to £50,000 (dependent on experience) + Central London office location, easily accessible + Opportunity to build exposure within the Financial Services industry + Hybrid working available + Work for part of a leading organisation

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.