Eden Scott Accountancy & Finance Division are delighted to be supporting a well-known Scottish name in their search for a VAT Accountant on a full-time, permanent and hybrid working model within their Head Office on the outskirts of Glasgow.
As VAT Accountant, you will ensure full VAT and indirect tax compliance across the Group. Reporting to the Tax & Treasury Accountant, you will serve as the internal VAT Subject Matter Expert, supporting operations, managing risk, and embedding best practices throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure full VAT compliance across the Group
2. Act as in-house expert and advisor on VAT-related matters
3. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
4. Conduct compliance audits and deliver VAT training
5. Develop and maintain VAT procedures and guidance materials
6. Improve VAT processes to align with best practices and business needs
7. Support compliance with other indirect taxes through effective systems and procedures
8. Liaise with HMRC during audits and respond to ad hoc enquiries
9. Identify and mitigate VAT risks with remedial actions
10. Advise on VAT implications of system changes and new business initiatives
11. Monitor and implement changes in VAT legislation
12. Review monthly VAT return and manage submission via Making Tax Digital
13. Contribute to the Group's Tax Strategy
Candidate Profile:
14. Strong working knowledge of VAT, ideally in a large corporate environment
15. Recognised tax or accounting qualification such as ATT or ACCA, or qualified by experience
16. Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex VAT matters clearly
17. Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels across the business
18. Proficient in Excel and accounting software
19. Strong analytical and time management skills
20. Desirable experience with AlphaVAT or similar Making Tax Digital tools
21. Desirable understanding of other indirect taxes and their business impact
Offering a base salary of up to £44,000 alongside excellent benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed! For a confidential discussion or to apply for the role, please send your CV to Emma Shahnavaz at Eden Scott.