Senior VAT Accountant

1 month ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Rutherford Briant Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior VAT Accountant to join our global team. As a key member of our VAT team, you will be responsible for supporting the business with all VAT requirements, including preparation and review of VAT returns, review of EC Sales list declarations, and monitoring postings made to VAT accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation and review of allocated VAT returns (UK and overseas)
  • Review of EC Sales list declarations
  • Review of balance sheet tax related reconciliations by set deadline
  • Assist with the review of the annual PSA returns
  • Monitor postings made to VAT accounts and ensure all journals are supported by appropriate documentation and correctly posted
  • Provide advice and guidance to other teams within the shared services and within the divisions regarding new products, invoice complexities, and ad-hoc queries
  • Assist with setting up new VAT registrations across the world
  • Complete system testing for new VAT rules and new products
  • Ensure systems are up to date for VAT rate changes, liaising with the system teams as appropriate
  • Prepare and provide VAT training to other SSC teams and the business as required
  • Maintain accurate working papers and documentation in accordance with department policy
  • Liaise with tax advisors, both overseas and UK, as required
  • Assist in addressing Tax authority queries in a timely and efficient manner
  • Assist with relevant project work (e.g., acquisitions, disposals, restructuring, etc.)
  • Assist with the provision of information for audit queries
  • Assist with non-routine ad hoc VAT matters as required
  • Assist and train Accountants where required

We offer a great benefits package and hybrid working. The ideal candidate will have experience of VAT and be qualified ACCA/ACA/CTA or be qualified by experience.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.


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