VAT Accountant

Description

• Responsible for the preparation, validation and submission of Greenergy’s monthly and quarterly UK and European VAT reports, including Intrastat and ESCL, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations
• Develop and implement continuous improvement plans to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Takes personal responsibility for their work by staying up to date with relevant changes and applying them promptly, while consistently demonstrating initiative and drive
• Responsible for reconciling monthly UK/European VAT balance sheet accounts, posting VAT journals and maintaining accuracy and completeness of VAT accounting within the general ledger, in accordance with the business timetable
• Assist with additional UK VAT reporting, including import VAT, self-billing, and supply VAT, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
• Assist in training the Assistant VAT Accountant by providing support as needed, ensuring overall accuracy and compliance
• Implement appropriate actions to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with any changes in legislation or business activities (e.g. new territories/registrations)
• Assist with additional VAT-related tasks and respond to audit and business queries as required
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with all VAT stakeholders

Requirements

• Qualified / Part-Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CTA, ATT, CIMA, AAT)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Previous experience of UK and European VAT
• Inquisitive and questioning mindset - not afraid to ask questions or challenge convention, and drive improvements and efficiencies as appropriate
• Strong communicator with the ability to develop trusting and credible relationships at all levels of the business and across various teams
• Able to analyse and interpret large volumes of financial data and connect insights to business issues
• Flexible and adaptable, understands overall team goals, and actively contributes to achieving them
• Strong analytical skills and logical approach to new challenges

Benefits

• Employee discount platform: Access exclusive discounts through our employee discount platform.
• Season ticket loan: Spread the cost of your commute and take advantage of annual discounts with an interest free season ticket loan.
• Cycle to work scheme: Embrace a sustainable lifestyle with our cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave: Generous maternity and paternity pay to support you and your family when you need it most.
• Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, enhanced by a discretionary bonus scheme that rewards both business and individual performance.
• Global travel insurance: Travel with peace of mind, courtesy of worldwide multi-trip travel insurance coverage for you and your family.
• Enhanced company pension: Secure your future with enhanced company pension contributions that support your long-term financial goals.
• Volunteering and charity: We encourage you to give back to the community through volunteering days and charitable initiatives.
• Private medical insurance: Prioritise your health with comprehensive private medical insurance, including access to online GP services from AXA for you and your family.
• Enhanced holiday allowance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance