UK VAT Advisor

UK VAT Advisor - Part-time or Full-time - Engineering Business - Hoddesdon (Hertfordshire) - Circa £45k-£55k plus benefits package

Robert Walters are hiring for a UK VAT Advisor for a international engineering company based in East Hertfordshire (but with the ability to do some working from home).

This is permanent role that can be considered either on a full-time or part-time basis (3 or 4 days a week, or shorter hours across 5 days).

Working as part of a high-class in-house tax team, the VAT Accountant will work closely with the Head of Tax and Group Tax Manager, and will support the business in the UK&I on a range of VAT and Indirect Tax issues.

Responsibilities include:

- Timely and accurate tax compliance obligations, including:

- Preparation of the VAT returns for companies and JVs;

- Preparation of monthly Intrastat supplementary returns

- Preparation of CIS monthly returns

- Assist the team in other areas of tax that include but are not limited to;

- Provision of tax technical advice to the business on VAT, Customs, CIS and other taxes

- Technical research

- Liaising with other departments to assist them with tax queries

- Maintaining and updating working knowledge of tax laws and regulations, including new filing practices, deadlines, and any company-specific information.

The company are looking for someone with good experience in UK VAT - This could be gained either from working in practice or in industry.

Ideally you will be fully or part-qualified for ACA / ACCA / ICAS / CTA etc, though candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.

The position comes with a salary of circa £40,000-£55,000 plus benefits package - This would be pro-rated for a part-time applicant.

As this role can be considered on a part-time or flexible basis, this is a great opportunity for someone looking for an in-house VAT/Indirect tax role who wants to reduce their hours, have more flexibility and enjoy a greater work-life balance.

Apply now to find out more!