Senior VAT Accountant

Senior VAT Accountant - up to £70,000 - Permanent - Hook - Hybrid

FryerMiles are delighted to be working with an industry leading business based in Hook to assist with their recruitment of a Senior VAT Accountant on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare, review & submit VAT returns and European Sales Lists for EU & Non EU jurisdictions
File the VAT returns and European sales lists for European entities in line with deadlines
Reconciliation of GL sales to reported VAT sales
Code import VAT and duty invoices. Ensure back-up documents are correct
Ensure process notes are updated regularly.
Monthly GL reconciliations and monthly GL Journals
Act in an advisory capacity to the business in area of specialism 
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that VAT is correctly accounted for on all transactions.
Proactively support IT team to maintain VAT matrix, VAT rules and VAT rate codes. Responsible for all testing and migration of systematic ERP changes in respect of all VAT matters.
Performs other related duties and assignments as required
Take the lead on VAT projects and improvement initiatives in line with overall Finance Strategy.
Candidate Requirements:

Experience of VAT with a European Remit
Excellent Excel skills 
Professional Accounting qualification desired
Experience with Oracle Financials advantageous 
Senior VAT Accountant - up to £70,000 - Permanent - Hook - Hybrid