Your new company

Our client, a well-established and reputable service sector business have an exciting new job opportunity for a VAT specialist to join their busy finance function to support the indirect tax needs for the UK business.

Your new role

As an Indirect Tax Accountant, you will be required to take a lead on all aspects of VAT and Indirect Taxes for the business, with plenty of support available and training provided. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Be responsible for indirect tax compliance obligations, including excise and custom duties.
• Preparation and submission of indirect tax returns, including monthly returns and group subsidiary returns.
• Provide advice and training (when required) to the business on new legislation and guidance from HMRC.
• Identify tax risks in respect of indirect taxes and duties and escalating any issues identified when required
• Suggest system and technological improvements when possible to streamline existing processes.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be considered for this role, you will ideally be a qualified accountant having trained at a highly regarded firm in the UK, although part-qualified accountants with indirect tax experience would be considered too. You will be confident when presenting and speaking about ideas and new legislation with stakeholders, and ideally have a good knowledge of tax technology and office systems such as excel.

What you'll get in return

This role offers a strong range of benefits for the right individual, including:

• Annual bonus based on company & individual performance.
• Excellent company pension contribution.
• 29 days holiday, plus bank and the ability to purchase more.
• Hybrid working.
• Private Healthcare.
• Good further selection of staff benefits

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 Christopher Grant on Christopher.Grant@Hays.com or 0141 212 3665 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 on your career.

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