Interim VAT Specialist

Anne Corder Recruitment

Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 13 days

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE2 6FL, England

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

Full Time

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Our client is looking for a VAT Specialist to assist the VAT Accountant and Tax Director with the group’s VAT requirements, to resolve any system issues with the new ERP system, and establish best in practice processes, controls and documentation to maintain their low risk BRR+ rating. Key duties include:

Support the VAT Accountant with the company’s VAT requirements
Historic review of VAT systems and controls:
- Review of Company VAT treatment (inputs and outputs)
- Consider any improvements for controls and processes
- Review of VAT for standalone entity following M&A integration
Shape the company’s future VAT position
- Update process notes to reflect the changes resulting from the new ERP (SAP S/4Hana)
- Introduce appropriate testing requirements
Assist with resolving any SAP S/4Hana issues
Review interaction with Concur expenses

Knowledge and skills required:

Knowledge of the UK VAT system performing at a VAT assistant manager or manager level
Systems Knowledge – SAP S/4Hana and SAC, Concur preferred
Strong communication skills. The Senior VAT Support will need to be able to communicate with a wide audience and be able to advise and present information clearly to ensure tax compliance and understanding in the business.
Excellent organisational skills. The Senior VAT Support must be able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive.

Key Stakeholders include:

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury and reporting accountants in the Company Finance Hub
Business Partners & Analysts in Audio and Publishing
Centre of excellence (S4 IT Support)

This role is based on an 18-month fixed term contract Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.

Interim VAT Specialist

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