VAT Tax Accountant (Finance)

TL;DR

VAT Tax Accountant (Finance): Managing VAT compliance and reporting for UK and European jurisdictions with an accent on VAT returns and reconciliations. Focus on ensuring tax obligations are met and improving compliance and efficiency processes.

Location: Hybrid in Leeds, UK

Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 per annum

Company

A well-known, market-leading UK business.

What you will do

• Prepare VAT returns across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Act as the primary contact for third-party VAT compliance advisors.
• Perform monthly VAT reconciliations and maintain internal control checks.
• Resolve VAT queries and identify opportunities to improve compliance and efficiency.
• Support corporation tax computations.

Requirements

• Experience in UK and European VAT compliance gained in practice or industry.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid pattern in Leeds, UK.

Nice to have

• Experience preparing corporation tax returns.
• Awareness of employment tax principles.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working pattern.
• Excellent company pension and benefits package.
• Supportive, team-oriented culture focused on development and collaboration.
• Opportunity to work across a broad range of taxes.