(European) VAT Accountant, Hertfordshire

The VAT Accountant position will be responsible for the European Shared Service team in meeting its VAT compliance obligations across Europe, including but not limited to the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Czech Republic and Spain. Training will be provided as necessary with support given by the Group Indirect Tax Manager.

Specific Responsibilities will include:

1 Preparation of the UK Group VAT return and other UK VAT returns,
2 Preparation of all relevant European VAT returns liaising with external advisers to ensure returns are submitted accurately and on time
3 Responsibility for EC Sales List, Intrastat returns, in conjunction with external advisers;
4 Performance of monthly UK and European VAT balance sheet reconciliations;
5 Assisting with VAT and other return enquiries from authorities as applicable;
6 Working with the Group Indirect Tax Manager to recommend and implement improvements to existing processes and systems;
7 Providing testing support where systems changes are made which impact on VAT and related reporting;
8 Working with Group Indirect Tax Manager to ensure "Making Tax Digital" is implemented successfully in the UK.

For further information please contact Jade Hawkins