Job Description
VAT Accountant - EMEA£55,000 + Bonus & benefitsCoventryHybrid - high flexibilityFull time, Permanent An excellent interim opportunity within a large, complex, and growing organisation, supporting a key division with statutory reporting, VAT, and wider regulatory requirements across the UK and Europe.
This role would suit a hands-on, technically strong qualified accountant who enjoys ownership, stakeholder interaction, and improving processes in a fast-moving environment.
The Role
You will take end-to-end responsibility for statutory and VAT reporting across multiple legal entities, acting as a key point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparation and submission of statutory accounts for multiple legal entities Ownership of VAT compliance across the group (monthly, quarterly, and annual returns) Intrastat and wider regulatory reporting across EMEA Full responsibility for international entities, ensuring accounting and tax obligations are met on time Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations Weekly cash flow forecasting for European businesses Acting as the main liaison with external auditors, corporate tax advisors, and internal tax teams Supporting month-end close and ensuring all reporting deadlines are achieved Driving process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and controls Supporting audits by providing accurate, timely financial information * Ad hoc project support as required
About You
You will be a confident, delivery-focused finance professional with strong statutory and VAT experience.
Essential experience:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA) - practice or industry background Strong statutory reporting experience across EMEA entities Solid VAT compliance experience, including complex and multi-entity environments Experience working with international entities and intercompany processes Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders across finance and non-finance teams Proven ability to improve processes and implement best practice * Able to work autonomously and take ownership in an interim capacity
Why Apply?
Clearly defined scope with real ownership Exposure to a complex, international finance environment Opportunity to add value through process improvement Hybrid working model * Competitive day rate and a well-supported finance team