VAT Accountant

The Assignment

The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and reconstructing accounting records relating to a lease car scheme involving approximately 300 users. The role will require detailed investigation of historical transactions, employee deductions, VAT calculations, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure records are accurate and auditable.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconstruct and reconcile historical lease car accounting records
• Review employee deductions and associated financial transactions
• Analyse and validate VAT calculations and treatment
• Investigate and resolve balance sheet discrepancies
• Prepare and post corrective journals where required
• Review historical accounting entries and supporting documentation
• Analyse large volumes of financial data to identify anomalies
• Produce clear audit trails and supporting working papers
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather information and resolve issues
• Support the implementation of improvements to financial controls and processes

Essential Requirements: Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience in:

• Financial accounting or technical accounting
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• VAT calculations and reconciliations
• Lease accounting or employee benefit schemes
• Payroll-related accounting and deductions
• Journal preparation and adjustments
• General ledger reconciliations
• Historical account reviews and corrections
• Audit support and financial controls
• Advanced Excel and data analysis

Suitable Backgrounds: We welcome applications from candidates who have previously worked as:

• Financial Accountant
• Technical Accountant
• Senior Financial Accountant
• Finance Manager (Financial Accounting)
• Senior Finance Officer
• Capital Accountant
• Treasury Accountant
• Chartered Accountant
• Accountant with an Audit background

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving. You will be comfortable working independently, investigating complex financial issues, interpreting historical data, and delivering accurate and practical solutions within agreed timescales.

Sector experience is not essential. We are keen to hear from candidates across public sector, NHS, local government, housing, education, charitable, and private sector backgrounds, provided they possess strong technical accounting and reconciliation experience.

If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a project-focused assignment where you can make an immediate impact, we would be keen to hear from you.