VAT Executive, Grant Thornton, Leeds

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Job Description:

Our VAT team helps manage clients' global indirect tax risks which, as transactional taxes, can quickly become big liabilities. Our large experienced team focus on indirect taxes as UK VAT, international VAT and GST (Goods and Service Tax), and customs duties. We help our clients understand their indirect tax position, better manage their tax risk, we help improve their cash flow and find efficiencies through better processes, systems and controls.

You’ll build good rapport with the client, with a clear understanding of client expectations and achieving high levels of client service.
You’ll provide general support to clients in the provision of tax advice
You’ll seek solutions to technical issues and demonstrates a willingness to understand and recognise the breadth of possible technical issues.
You’ll be an approachable and respected member of the team who takes a proactive interest in the team's performance and wellbeing.
You'll apply critical reasoning to bring clarity and insight. We do it by asking great questions, listening and drawing on our collective knowledge and experience to really help others grow.

Education, experience and qualifications:

you'll be technically strong and have advisory experience
you'll have a relevant tax qualification