VAT Accountant

VAT Accountant

Location: City (EC4Y) , City View map Salary: From 32,000 to 42,000 per annum Date posted: 02/04/2012 12:11 Job type:Permanent Company: Stott & May Contact: Nina Carpanini Ref: Totaljobs/883249 Job ID: 53262636

An excitingnewly created European Tax role has arisen within an International telecoms company.

You will be responsible forassisting the finance and tax department with statutory VAT compliance and associated reporting obligations of the group and to ensure that appropriate tax controls, procedures, and reporting functions are in place to minimize tax risks and enable accurate recording and timely completion of all VAT related returns.

A minor part of the time will be spent to cover treasury functions during absence of the treasurer.

Job responsibilities

- Review of VAT returns, Intrastat Returns, ESL returns for our UK and international entities
- Review VAT accounting systems to ensure that filing of VAT returns and associated reporting (ESL, Intrastat) is correct and time / cost efficient and making recommendations on how to improve the systems.
- Assist the International Tax Manager on ad-hoc queries regarding customs duties

The key aspects of the role will be
Reviewing the preparation of quarterly VAT reconciliations for the Group
Advising on UK and international VAT issues, including liaising directly with tax authorities, external advisers and other internal functions within the business
Liaising with the businesses for collation of information for quarterly and year end reports
Advising on indirect tax implications / risks of corporate acquisition, property transactions and new business proposals
Working with other areas of the business to identify VAT risks and opportunities
Keeping up to date with legislation and practical changes which impact VAT compliance
Ad hoc cover for the Treasury Manager

The ideal candidate will be ahighly motivated self starter with theability to work independently. You will have a background in indirect tax and understanding of VAT rules and accounting in the UK and the EU advantageous.

This could be a good option for someone with accounts experience looking to move into an indirect tax focused role or a consultant looking for their first in-house role.

European languages would be a bonus as travel to Europe is required for this role