Associate VAT Accountant - 6 month contract - London/ flex working

Associate VAT Accountant - 6 months

An international entertainment and games company are looking for a junior accountant to join the team to help with VAT compliance - looking for someone with enthusiasm and possibly a desire to learn about VAT

The role:

* Assist in the preparation and filing of VAT returns, including VAT on e-service returns (EU and non-EU), Intrastat declarations and EC Sales Listings for entities of the Activision Blizzard King corporate group.
* Assist with the coordination of the VAT account reconciliation and ensure that all VAT accounts to the General Ledger are reconciled on a monthly basis, as well as undertaking further trend analyses quarterly.
* Observe filing deadlines and payment due dates.
* Provide indirect tax payment forecasting and tracking.
* Assist Accounting and Operations colleagues with day to day VAT related questions, and assist the tax team with audit questions regarding invoices, payment details and accounting.

About you:

Experience

* Previous experience working in a finance team

Knowledge & Skills

* Accounting qualifications: Part qualified or qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
* Good computer skills, especially Excel

* Fluency in English language is a must
* Understanding of VAT compliance and some VAT knowledge is an advantage but not essential
* Knowledge of Oracle R12 and OBIEE is an advantage

Key Attributes

* Enthusiastic team player, with the ability to balance multiple priorities
* Flexible and willing to work in a multicultural environment
* Strong organizational and accuracy skills, eye for detail, proactivity and anticipation skills
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to adapt to changes quickly

6 months FTC, £30,000 - £40,000, London with flexible working