We are recruiting for an Assistant Tax Accountant for a prestigious helicopter manufacturer, based in Yeovil.
This is a temporary contract for up to 6 months, with the possibility of extension. The Assistant Tax Accountant should have an understanding of UK VAT/tax requirements and experience working on large, complex Excel spreadsheets.
Responsibilities
* Report to the Senior Tax Manager, assisting with monthly compliance related to UK and International Indirect tax reporting and Employer duty compliance for Leonardo UK Ltd.
* Support the tax team with daily tax matters, including VAT, overseas equivalents, PAYE, and other ad hoc duties. Typical tasks include:
* Preparation of monthly UK and International VAT returns
* Perform monthly reconciliations of Employee Benefits in Kind, investigating and following up on irregularities
* Assist with P11d, PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations, statistical returns, and ad hoc requests
* Ensure tax general ledger accounts are reconciled and journals posted accurately
* Collaborate with other departments on relevant tax issues
* Support the tax team with additional tasks as needed
Skills and Experience
* Part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience
* Proficient in Excel, capable of working with complex spreadsheets
* Some understanding or experience of UK VAT/tax requirements
* Ability to meet tight deadlines
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Attention to detail
* Knowledge of SAP is desirable but not essential
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