VAT Assistant - Retailer, Manchester, to £30k + study support + remote working

Your new company
This is a highly regarded and well-known retail company, who specialise in sportswear manufacturing and distribution, and are looking for a Junior VAT Accountant / VAT Assistant due to growth. The company has grown quickly over the past few years, and is a highly-recognisable brand which partners with a number of reputable and international sporting organisations and companies worldwide.

Your new role
This is an exciting, growth-based position, working very closely with a highly experienced Head of Tax who can offer excellent guidance, training and development. The role can be nearly entirely remote, with ad-hoc/sporadic travel to the Manchester office when required. There is excellent progression available for the right person. Your key responsibilities will include:

* Assist with VAT reporting across the UK and foreign entities.
* Coordinate data input and manage master data accordingly.
* Assist with corporation tax returns when required.
* Manage VAT returns and payments
* Identify new ways to streamline existing processes and improve efficiency.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered for this role, you will have an understanding of taxes, ideally with a strong focus on VAT from either an accountancy practice or junior industry position. You do not have to be a qualified accountant for this role, although having started your studies would be preferred. You will be a problem solver, eager to identify solutions and provide results for a large and growing business.

What you'll get in return
This is an excellent position for a junior or assistant accountant to join a fast-growth, international brand, and receive excellent career progression opportunities. This is joining an experienced Head of Tax who is happy with offering training and development to increase your knowledge. The company are offering a salary up to £30,000 for this position, along with further study support if required, highly flexible working patterns (100% remote, with occasional travel to the office).

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Sam Puddephatt on 07501517572 or now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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