VAT Accountant
Location: Leeds
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Hybrid / Flexible Working
This VAT Accountant role role sits within a Group Financial Accounting function responsible for external reporting across multiple EMEA entities. You'll take ownership of VAT submissions, compliance, and reconciliations across several jurisdictions, while also contributing to wider finance improvement initiatives.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, collaborative working and influencing positive change within a dynamic finance team.
Responsibilities:
1. Prepare and submit VAT returns across multiple EMEA jurisdictions
2. Track and follow up on VAT refunds and initiate VAT payments
3. Reconcile VAT general ledger accounts and review VAT revenue reconciliations
4. Support responses to VAT authority queries alongside the VAT team
5. Provide VAT guidance to internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and compliant transactions
6. Monitor changes in VAT regulations and assess potential impacts
7. Liaise with external advisors and service providers
8. Collaborate with finance, accounting and operational teams to support accurate VAT reporting
9. Review VAT returns prepared by other team members
10. Assist in process improvements and implementation of new procedures
11. Support internal and external audits (ad‑hoc, quarterly and annual)
Requirements:
12. QBE or part qualified Accountant
13. Experience in a similar VAT Accountant focussed role is essential
14. Strong VAT experience across multiple jurisdictions
15. Excellent organisational and planning abilities
16. Strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement skills
What's in it for you?
You'll join an organisation that genuinely values its people, offering:
17. £45,000 per annum
18. Supportive team environment with open, accessible leadership
19. Opportunities for professional development and career progression
20. Plus, a range of exciting benefits
21. Hybrid, flexible working
22. Free onsite parking
If you're looking to develop your VAT expertise and contribute to a forward thinking finance team, this role offers the perfect blend of responsibility, challenge and growth.
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.