VAT Specialist / VAT Accountant

VAT Specialist / VAT Accountant

Posted 3 days ago by TESOL International Association

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£45,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Crowthorne, England, United Kingdom
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Summary: Orka Financial is looking for a VAT Specialist to join a finance team in Crowthorne, focusing on UK and EU VAT compliance. The role involves managing the VAT function, ensuring accurate submissions, and providing VAT advice across the business. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams and support VAT-related queries while monitoring legislative changes. This position offers an opportunity for professional growth in VAT matters within a corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and submit UK and EU VAT returns, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.
  • Conduct regular VAT reconciliations and ensure accuracy of VAT postings in the general ledger.
  • Monitor changes in VAT legislation and assess their impact on the business.
  • Support with the preparation and submission of EC Sales Lists (ESL), Intrastat declarations, and other indirect tax filings.
  • Provide VAT advice on domestic and international transactions, including cross-border supply chains and services.
  • Liaise with HMRC and other relevant tax authorities on audits, queries, and information requests.
  • Partner with procurement and commercial teams to assess VAT treatment of contracts and purchases.
  • Identify areas for VAT process improvement and support in system enhancements or automation.
  • Assist in internal VAT training and guidance for non-finance teams.
  • Support wider finance team with ad-hoc tax and compliance-related queries.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in VAT-focused roles, ideally in a corporate or practice setting.
  • Strong working knowledge of UK VAT legislation; EU VAT experience is a plus.
  • Part-qualified or qualified in ATT / ACA / ACCA / CTA, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
  • Ability to communicate complex VAT matters clearly to non-tax colleagues.
  • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple deadlines.
  • Experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred.

Salary (Rate): £45,000 yearly

City: Crowthorne

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Orka Financial is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive VAT Specialist to join their clients finance team based in Crowthorne .This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in particularly within a UK or EU VAT environment. The successful candidate will take ownership of the VAT function, ensuring timely and accurate submissions, advising on VAT implications across the business, and supporting internal stakeholders with VAT-related queries. This is a great opportunity to take a lead on VAT matters while working closely with finance, procurement, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and submit UK and EU VAT returns, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.
  • Conduct regular VAT reconciliations and ensure accuracy of VAT postings in the general ledger.
  • Monitor changes in VAT legislation and assess their impact on the business.
  • Support with the preparation and submission of EC Sales Lists (ESL), Intrastat declarations, and other indirect tax filings.
  • Provide VAT advice on domestic and international transactions, including cross-border supply chains and services.
  • Liaise with HMRC and other relevant tax authorities on audits, queries, and information requests.
  • Partner with procurement and commercial teams to assess VAT treatment of contracts and purchases.
  • Identify areas for VAT process improvement and support in system enhancements or automation.
  • Assist in internal VAT training and guidance for non-finance teams.
  • Support wider finance team with ad-hoc tax and compliance-related queries.

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience in VAT-focused roles, ideally in a corporate or practice setting.
  • Strong working knowledge of UK VAT legislation; EU VAT experience is a plus.
  • Part-qualified or qualified in ATT / ACA / ACCA / CTA, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
  • Ability to communicate complex VAT matters clearly to non-tax colleagues.
  • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple deadlines.
  • Experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred.

What’s on Offer

  • Salary: £45,000 per annum
  • Hybrid working model
  • 25 days annual leave bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Exposure to international VAT matters and potential for broader tax involvement
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