VAT Assistant Accountant, Group Finance

1 week ago


Bristol, United Kingdom IVC Evidensia Full time

VAT Assistant Accountant, Group Finance - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract IVC Evidensia is a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with over 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 42,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting about 25,000 animals each day across our international network. Our purpose is Healthy Animals, Happy Owners. Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities Preparation, filing and payment of VAT returns and, where appropriate, SII submissions. Detailed review of transactional details. Accounting and reconciling month end trial balances, P&L and BS before review. Annual reporting and VAT compliance. Liaison with internal and external stakeholders. Assist with audit queries. Continuous improvement – making processes and systems better and more efficient. Working with country Management Accountants to clear reconciling items on the control accounts. Reconciliation of period end VAT control accounts to filed returns. Experience / Qualifications Essential AAT Level 4 /CIMA/ACCA/ACA – studies started. Experience with VAT preparation. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work well within the team, and communicate effectively. Thrives in a fast‑paced, constantly changing environment. Excellent IT skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook. Strong analysis skills, diligent approach. Strong attention to detail, and able to deliver right‑first‑time results quickly. Desirable Experience with non‑UK VAT and cross‑border transactions. Experience of Oracle Fusion would be an advantage. Deadline focused, and willing to put in the effort required to ensure they always meet them. A finance person with practice and/or commercial accounting experience and a desire to work principally in group finance – VAT. What We Offer Work‑life balance. 26 days annual leave. Cycle to Work scheme. Initiatives focused on employee well‑being. Pension. Discretionary Bonus. Discounted staff pet care. Dog Friendly office. Free parking available at Head Office. EEO Statement As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Recruitment Note We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Contract Job Function Accounting / Auditing and Finance Industry Veterinary Services #J-18808-Ljbffr



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