VAT Accountant

Overview

Ensures accurate UK/EU VAT reporting and compliance while supporting the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• vat reporting
• vat reconciliation
• compliance checks
• stakeholder management
• training support
• process improvement

Tasks

-Develop and implement continuous improvement plans to enhance quality and efficiency. -Assist with additional UK VAT reporting, including import VAT, self-billing, and supply VAT, ensuring accuracy and timely submission -Build and maintain strong working relationships with all VAT stakeholders -Implement appropriate actions to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with any changes in legislation or business activities (e.g. new territories/registrations) -Assist in training the Assistant VAT Accountant by providing support as needed, ensuring overall accuracy and compliance -Assist with additional VAT-related tasks and respond to audit and business queries as required -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 -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 -Takes personal responsibility for their work by staying up to date with relevant changes and applying them promptly, while consistently demonstrating initiative and drive

Requirements

• ms excel
• vat experience
• qualified accountant
• bachelor's
• analytical
• communicator

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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

About Greenergy

-Born in the 1990s to pioneer low‑emission diesel, the company introduced cleaner fuels at UK forecourts. -Typical projects range from biodiesel plants and fuel terminals to global supply‑chain logistics. -Its global footprint spans the UK, Ireland, Canada and Brazil, blending traditional and renewable fuels.

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