JSS Tax are hiring a VAT Accountant for an instantly-recognizable leisure company based in Hertfordshire (supporting hybrid working)
This is a newly-created permanent role paying circa £55k-£75k plus a great benefits package.
Working as part of a high quality in-house tax team, the VAT Accountant will take on a UK focused role leading on all VAT and indirect tax affairs for the business, with support from the Head of Tax.
Responsibilities include:
* Manage all aspects of UK VAT compliance, ensuring accurate and timely submission of VAT returns
* Prepare and review VAT returns, partial exemption calculations, and annual adjustments
* Oversee VAT treatment across diverse revenue streams including ticket sales, memberships, hospitality, retail, and events
* Ensure correct VAT application on promotional offers, discounts, gift vouchers, and season passes
* Review and reconcile VAT control accounts within the general ledger
* Support month-end and year-end close processes with VAT-related postings and reporting
* Provide technical VAT advice to finance and operational teams and respond to VAT / Indirect Tax queries from across the business
* Monitor changes in UK VAT legislation and advise the business on its impact
* Improve VAT processes, controls, and documentation
* Lead on VAT project work
* Act as a business partner, interacting with a variety of internal stakeholders on VAT / Indirect Tax issues
They company is looking for someone based near Hertfordshire with strong UK VAT / Indirect tax experience, gained either from working in the profession or from a similar in-house role.
It's a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for an VAT role in an exciting sector, with a recognizable company, and interested in a role with a strong work/life balance and a fantastic company culture
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