VAT Accountant

VAT Accountant role required for leading communications services group based in London - up to £45k + bens

Your new company

A leading communications services group whose network has coverage across more than one billion people is currently looking to recruit a VAT Accountant role based in London.

Your new role

Following a period of significant growth the Head of Tax is now looking to recruiting a new tax specialist to join the team.

Role Objectives:

The objective of the role is to support the Head of Tax in managing the global indirect tax obligations of the group, providing an effective in-house tax advisory and compliance function. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Legal, Logistics, and the group's external advisors in fulfilling this role, gaining significant exposure to international tax matters. Furthermore this individual will have the opportunity to proactively identify areas of risks and opportunities relating to indirect tax, and take appropriate actions as guided by the Head of Tax. As a result you will work closely with the Head of Tax and external advisors to ensure the group meets all indirect tax compliance obligations, including:

* Preparation of European VAT returns, EC Sales Lists and Intrastat returns for the European entities;
* Coordination/review of indirect tax returns for MEA entities.

As this is a newly created role, it offers the successful candidate the opportunity to develop new areas of responsibility such as:

* Supporting the team in the preparation of current and deferred tax accounting entries and related disclosures under IFRS;
* Assistance in the preparation/review of corporation tax returns across EMEA;
* Preparation/maintenance of global transfer pricing documentation, calculating transfer pricing recharges and responding to business queries regarding TP flows;
* Support the Head of Tax in monitoring and advising on the impact of legislative changes, and responding to queries from the business;
* Help to ensure finance systems and reporting keep pace with changes in business operations from a direct and indirect tax perspective;
* Contribute to other tax areas when required, including supporting R&D claims, WWDC calculations, CFC analysis, miscellaneous employee tax related filings, and assisting on ad hoc tax projects.

What you'll need to succeed

* Applicants must have a high degree of computer literacy, with strong Excel spread sheet skills;
* Qualified/part qualified accountants / tax professionals (ATT/CTA) with demonstrable experience in a similar role;
* VAT and international tax experience an advantage;
* Either with previous industry experience, or from practice;
* Attention to detail, logical and reasoned approach to problem solving with a can-do attitude.

What you'll get in return

Excellent opportunity to take on greater responsibility and a wider role in the long term.

What you need to do now

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