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VAT Accountant

Michael Page Finance
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 2FG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This role is part of a central finance team in Runcorn, focusing on VAT compliance and acting as the primary contact for stakeholders regarding HMRC regulations.
  • The position requires managing EU compliance and maintaining relationships with external agencies and the Group VAT team.
  • Candidates should have experience in TAX/VAT and be either part qualified or qualified by experience, with strong data management and advanced Excel skills.
  • The job offers a salary of up to £45,000, along with a 15% bonus scheme and extensive benefits including up to 34 days of holiday and a robust pension plan.
  • Applicants are encouraged to have at least 3 years of relevant experience in VAT or tax-related roles.

Joining a strong central finance team based in Runcorn, this role will provide VAT expertise and be the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with HMRC regulations. Through partnerships with external agencies and by liaising with the organisations Group VAT team, this role will manage and maintain EU compliance and be the key point of expertise for VAT within the business unit.

Client Details

We're working exclusively with a global manufacturing business, part of the wider group and Europe's leading producer and in the top three worldwide. With circa 4,200 employees, they have manufacturing, sales and marketing operations in eight countries across Europe.

Description

  • Responsible for all VAT related general ledger accounts. Ensure they are accurate, fully reconciled and understood each month.
  • Responsible for accurate accounting of import duty and import VAT for the businesses legal entities.
  • Ensuring the business complies with monthly, quarterly, and annual tax authority requirements for legal entities GB and EU VAT
  • Manage relationships with representatives of UK and EU fiscal authorities, and with the group VAT team
  • Manage relationships and communication with other members of Finance, including those in over seas entities

Profile

  • Proficient with soft wear knowledge SAP - not essential, desirable
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Part qualified or qualified by experience
  • Experience working in TAX / VAT
  • Strong data management skills

Job Offer

  • 15% bonus scheme
  • Up to 34 days holiday + bank holidays
  • 6% employee, 11% employer pension scheme
  • Discounted health care
  • On-site gym
  • New high-tech offices
  • Canteen and coffee shop on-site
  • Free parking with electric charging

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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.