Indirect Tax Accountant

Job Description

Based in Watford, Hertfordshire, our global conglomerate is looking for a qualified indirect tax expert to join the UK operations as Indirect Tax Accountant.

This job would suit an ACA, ACCA or CTA Qualified Tax Accountant who has specialist knowledge of indirect tax – compliance of VAT, Excise Duty, EC sales, Intrastats etc – to provide support to the UK business and subsidiaries in terms of changes and implementation of legislation, VAT audits and general compliance.

The job sits in the UK operations of a global conglomerate that employs 100,000 people worldwide in nearly 150 countries. With positive profit figures having been announced recently and with projected growth for the future, this is a business looking to dominate its market.

The successful individual will be Qualified ACA, ACCA or CTA with a proven background in Indirect Tax. This role will liaise with numerous people around the UK business, including Senior Management, so strong communication skills are essential to partner the strong technical knowledge which will be taken as a given.
To truly succeed in this business, you will want to firstly succeed in your job by improving and developing the remit of the role but you will also have the drive to want to move on to bigger things in the future. This company’s internal succession planning and career development is superb in ensuring individuals have the chance to move forward within the business.

Duties include:

• Prepare reconciliation of the VAT, Duty Liability and Duty on Stock accounts on a monthly basis having a full understanding of how the VAT/Duty process works in the system.
• Ensure all month end processes are actioned on a timely basis.
• Prepare all returns with an absolute level of accuracy to ensure the UK business is not exposed to penalties.
• Review internal processes and put forward recommendations to implementation.
• Be a focal point for HM Revenue & Customs, this includes all VAT and Duty issues and includes all other indirect taxes specific to the business and the industry.
• Liaise with and manage the working relationship with HM Revenue & Customs during routine audits and ad hoc enquiries.
• Liaise with and manage the working relationship with internal and external auditors.
• Liaise closely with all divisions in the UK on VAT, Duty and Indirect Tax issues.
• Provide support to Associate Companies on VAT audits.
• Get involved in projects relating to Indirect Tax
• Ensure strict compliance with the UK Statutory rules and other areas (eg. Sarbanes Oxley) because the amounts involved are material to the group.
• The responsibility for compliance of VAT, Duty and Indirect taxes entails continued and frequent interaction and communication with all areas of the UK Group and subsidiaries.
• Reviewing and developing methods of working and reporting systems in order to maximise efficiency and reduce the VAT/Duty liabilities where possible within the legislative framework

For a Qualified accountant in the niche world of Indirect Tax, this is one of the most interesting and challenging companies in the local area.

For more information about this role or any other Tax jobs in Hertfordshire, please contact me in confidence.

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