Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
This is a part time role working 17.5 hours a week.
Finance are recruiting a part-time Tax Accountant, with a focus on VAT Return production and providing a professional, efficient, and customer focused service across the University.
As part of the Financial Accounting & Tax Team the successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Tax & Treasury Accountant to provide a professional and customer focussed Finance Service, ensuring that finance outcomes are delivered on time, to the agreed level and in line with Finance Policies and Procedures. They will understand the local and organisational business environment, identifying risks, providing insights and flexible, innovative solutions.
The successful candidate will:
* Be a professionally qualified individual (CTA or accounting – CCAB) and will have experience applying technical knowledge working in an accounting or taxation department
* Work within in a small accounting team, supporting the Senior Tax & Treasury Accountant, contributing to the efficient, effective, and compliant management of the taxation and treasury processes.
* Primarily focus on VAT matters, but with support for corporate and other taxes.
* Support with the daily treasury function and cash management
* Apply specialist technical knowledge to assist with, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, and appropriately escalating non-compliance.
* Acting with a strong sense of purpose and dynamic vision for Finance, the role will confidently provide advice, support and training on technical taxation matters to Finance staff and other University departments.
* From time to time, as requested by the Head of Financial Accounting & Tax, to assist with other accounting matters.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
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