Indirect Tax Accountant

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Brand Addition Full time

Indirect Tax Accountant

Manchester

The world is noisier than ever, with millions of brands competing for seconds of attention but how do we at Brand Addition stand out? We add heart and soul to goods and gifts that build brand love. We add purpose to products that spread more joy and less junk. We add emotion to everyday items that inspire connection. When you only have a second to make an impression adding what matters makes every moment count.

Brand Addition is a full-scale creative merchandise agency that helps global brands build culture, awareness, and meaningful connections. We extend our client values in thoughtful, sustainable, globally conscious ways to create branded moments that people love. What we do today can determine what kind of place that will be.

In an industry of excess - we lead through sustainability to generate wellbeing for generations to come. We will continue to build amazing products while strengthening careers and client relationships. Here at Brand Addition, we work across oceans and continents to build a better, brighter future for our partners, our people and our planet.

Who we are looking for:

Working as a key part of the Indirect Tax team at Brand Addition, you will be responsible for the robust accounting and reporting of financial information relating to Indirect Tax. You will be an essential part of the process in the preparation and submission of VAT returns across the European entities in the group. You will report to and work with the Indirect Tax Manager.

There will also be an opportunity to assist the tax team with advisory projects. This will include reviewing and implementing processes, reviewing supply chains, and ensuring that the business is compliant throughout the UK, EU, and ROW.

As the world in tax is evolving, we are looking for an individual who has a keen interest in tax technology and has excellent excel skills. There will be scope for the individual to assist the business with tax technology as this develops in the UK and ROW.

Brand Addition is a fast paced, complex, and interesting business, particularly from a VAT perspective. You will need to be able to adapt and have excellent time management skills in order to meet the demands of the business. The individual will need to be flexible and attentive when manging their workload.

We are looking for an individual who has knowledge of UK VAT rules and, ideally, experience of European VAT. You will be comfortable dealing with accounting principles and have experience of VAT accounting.

This role would be ideal for an individual who is passionate with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently whilst recognising the importance of teamwork is also key. The Indirect Tax Team at Brand Addition will support you in your career development and there will be ample opportunities to grow and learn. We are passionate about our people and our team.

Responsibilities

Support the Indirect Tax Manager to ensure that all indirect tax queries and compliance obligations of Brand Addition are met. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Responsibility for timely preparation and submission of VAT returns across the Brand Addition European entities, to include submission of the UK return and co-ordination of submission by third party advisers for other European returns. Includes the preparation and oversight of associated reports such as Intrastat, EC Sales list etc.
  • Assist with VAT registrations and de-registrations across various jurisdictions
  • Responsible for cash management. Monitoring VAT payments and refunds.
  • Ensuring that the import VAT is reviewed and recovered correctly in multiple jurisdictions in a timely manner.
  • Month-end close and co-ordination of VAT related system tasks and processes.
  • Monthly reconciliation of all VAT related balance sheet control accounts, including accurate summaries, timely resolution of reconciling items and advising on & actioning recoverability of aged items.
  • Forecasting of VAT return cash inflows & outflows, following prior trends and incorporating current business activities.
  • Provide support in the year-end financial audit for all Indirect Tax queries and deliverables.
  • Support the Indirect tax manager in providing day to day assistance to internal and external stakeholders on any VAT queries as and when they arise.
  • Continuously review our systems and processes to maximise tax reporting capabilities and ensure compliance. Work with the Indirect Tax Manager to review our operational tax processes to create efficiencies and enhance reliability over accuracy of indirect tax reporting.
  • Additional project work as required by the Indirect Tax Manager and the wider finance team.
What you'll need:
  • Ideally studying towards or possessing a relevant qualification: ATT, AAT, ACA, ACCA, CTA or a recent Finance Graduate.
  • Ideally with minimum 2 years' experience in an Accounting/ Finance role, preferably indirect tax
  • Experience in VAT accounting and financial reconciliations, including balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Experience in preparing and submitting VAT return within the UK, EU and ROW
  • Experience is liaising with tax authorities.
  • Essential: UK VAT technical knowledge and knowledge of customs duties.
  • Ideal: EU VAT technical knowledge and knowledge of customs duties
  • Experience of preparing VAT control account balance sheet reconciliations and the ability to demonstrate an understanding of accounting principles.
  • Strong analytical and interpretative skills.
  • Ability to identify issues, be proactive and subsequently problem solve through to resolution.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver quality output in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
  • Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written. Able to clearly articulate finance concepts to non-finance colleagues, this happens on a daily basis so you must be confident in talking to people.
  • The position requires someone who is highly computer literate, with excellent Excel skills. Experience of change processes or new software implementation would be an advantage.
  • Effective organizational ability and time management skills are crucial, and you must be able to work to tight deadlines. Attention to detail is key.
  • Teamwork is essential in this role therefore you must be team orientated and able to maintain positive, supportive relationships with your colleagues at all times. Previous experience in a fast moving finance environment is essential.
What you can expect from us:
Brand Addition offers an excellent working environment with enthusiastic colleagues, where collaboration and co-operation is the key to success.

Culture:

Our teams operate across oceans and collaborate across continents, leveraging diverse perspectives to create amazing things together. It may be fast paced but it's a fun and friendly place to work. We have a big footprint globally but remain personal and transparent with an adult led culture. You can expect quality and value to be built into everything we do. You'll have the support of a close network of colleagues and managers, and every day is different here We want you to bring your personality to work and we love our diversity.

Reward and recognition:

It's not just our customers we want to wake up with a smile on their face. We also offer: Global Development and Secondment Opportunities - Hybrid Working - Flexible Working - Early Finish Friday - and a BA Subsidised Wellbeing Programme to name a few.

Position to thrive:

Whether you are early in your career or an experienced professional, Brand Addition provides you with everything you need to excel in your job and for personal growth.

The next steps: If you're interested in finding out more, or would like to apply, simply drop us an email outlining your currently salary and benefits package and why you'd like to be considered for this role to HR@brandaddition.com #J-18808-Ljbffr

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