VAT Accountant

VAT Accountant

Duration: 12 months contract

Location: Chester (hybrid working)

Pay: £23.46/hour

This role sits within the Tax COE Europe team. The 2 main aspects of the role are:

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• To take responsibility for and to manage VAT reporting compliance requirements for a group of markets within Europe region and other international markets, as required, ensuring internal and external deadlines are met.
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• To provide advice on VAT compliance related queries, coordinating with external and internal stakeholders where necessary.
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• In addition, the person is expected to maintain a constant awareness of local VAT legislation and act as a real internal consultant to satisfy stakeholder expectations.
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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Preparation of monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly or annual VAT returns and other indirect tax returns (sales listings, domestic listings, purchase listings, Intrastat, SAF-T) using Excel and/or indirect tax return preparation tool technology
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• Preparing and requesting necessary VAT submission approvals from internal stakeholders and following up on VAT payment requests and archiving documentation after submissions are completed
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• Preparation of VAT General Ledger reconciliation and follow up on issues and open items
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• Reconciliation of GL sales to reported VAT sales and follow up on issues and open items
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• Manage and assist with VAT compliance queries from the business as necessary
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• Support preparing VAT requirements documents and other documents as needed
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• Support Tax Technology team to test and implement requirements on a timely basis, as necessary
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• Continuous monitor of VAT legislation to identify relevant changes
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• Assistance in maintenance of VAT codes tables and VAT codes in accounting system
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• Assistance with VAT audits and liaison with tax authorities as necessary
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• Support strategy of standardisation and automation, continuous improvement and risk management
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education/Experience

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• 2+ years’ experience of VAT compliance in at least one jurisdiction in a multi-national tax environment or equivalent.
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• Experience with SAP or Oracle is advantageous.
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• Excellent Excel skills.
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• Fluency in English
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Functional/Technical

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• Ability to successfully manage competing priorities.
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• Ability to work with a range of technically and culturally diverse people.
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• Ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience, at multiple levels within the company.
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• Autonomous working.
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• Ability to establish formal relationships with internal customers.
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• Demonstrates a team orientated approach.
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• Strong written and verbal communication to facilitate relationships with peers and senior management.
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• Ability to assess and resolve problems.
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• Strong analytical skills.
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