Job Description
VAT Accountant | Hybrid (Leeds) | £35,000 - £45,000
An organisation based in Leeds are seeking an experienced VAT Accountant to support key finance operations. This Leeds-based role (with flexible hybrid working) offers the chance to join a high-performing finance team within a fast-moving, innovative environment.
About the Role
You’ll work as part of the Group Finance team, supporting external financial reporting with a strong focus on VAT. This role also gives you the opportunity to drive continuous improvement across finance processes and contribute to wider transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Prepare and submit domestic and foreign VAT returns and tax reports across multiple jurisdictions
2. Follow up on VAT refunds and initiate VAT payments
3. Reconcile VAT GL accounts and review VAT-to-revenue reconciliations
4. Support responses to tax authority queries
5. Provide VAT insight and guidance to internal stakeholders
6. Monitor VAT legislation changes and assess business impact
7. Liaise with tax teams, service providers and external advisors
8. Support accurate VAT reporting in collaboration with finance, accounting and operations
9. Assist with corporate tax filings and wider r...