European Senior VAT Accountant Job in Harlow, Essex

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European Senior VAT Accountant Job in Harlow, Essex

Job Description
Job Title: European Senior VAT Accountant (Permanent)

Location: Harlow, Essex (2 days per week work from home)

Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 (plus bonus and an excellent benefits package)

Robert Walters are hiring a European Senior VAT Accountant for a world leading supplier and manufacturing company.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a diverse FTSE-250 company offering excellent personal development opportunities and a competitive compensation package.

This is a full-time permanent position with work from home arrangements available for 2 days per week.

The role comes with a salary of circa £45,000 – £52,000 plus a great benefits package.

Summary:

This is an interesting a varied role supporting the European VAT Manager in ensuring the in-house VAT obligations across Europe and UK are met.

This position is offering lots of project work ideal for someone who enjoys a varied and diverse workload. The role would provide global exposure on significant indirect tax matters and the opportunity to regularly be involved in advisory work.

You would be part of a large dynamic tax team with lots of opportunity to progress and develop. Working closely with business stakeholders, other Finance functions, Customer Services, and the Group's external VAT compliance advisors, you will be given the opportunity to expand your current VAT knowledge and skill set as part of a dynamic growing team.

Responsibilities include:

Review and prepare all the relevant UK and European VAT returns, ECSL and Intrastat report – including but not limited to Italy, Netherlands, Germany, France, Finland, Belgium, CZ, Austria, Spain and CZ when required.
Liaising with external indirect tax advisers to ensure returns are submitted accurately and on time.
Reviewing previous transactions for any known VAT issues.
Assisting in performance of monthly UK and European VAT balance sheet reconciliations.
Assisting with VAT and other return enquiries from authorities as applicable.
Work with colleagues within internal Finance teams to improve VAT impacted transaction processes ensuring that they comply with legislative requirements.
Supporting European VAT Manager by providing indirect tax advice to other functions within the Shared Service Centre and sites.
Supporting line manager to develop and enhance the working relationship with other Finance teams including, AP team, AR team, Trading and Customer services for enquiries and audits.
Assist with indirect tax audits for EU countries, including but not limited to managing relationship with external advisers and Tax Authorities.
Improvement of existing processes and identification of process and system enhancements and efficiencies.

Requirements:

You will have experience in operational Indirect Tax Compliance.
The ideal candidate will be competent in VAT accounting/compliance requirements.
You will also have experience using accounting systems (e.g. SAP essential).

If this is of interest apply now to see the full job description and to find out more.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Harlow, Essex
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Harlow
County: Essex
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £45000 – £52000/annum Plus Excellent Benefits
Benefits: Plus Excellent Benefits