VAT Associate - Page Personnel Finance : Job Details

Part Qualified VAT Associate required for a investment bank / advisory firm with offices in Central London. Permanent opportunity. Hybrid working.

Client Details

Global investment banking advisory business with offices in EMEA, US and Asia. Central London HQ.

Description

Based within the Tax team of this Banking Advisory business, your role as the Associate VAT Accountant will be to prepare all VAT Compliance for the EMEA and Asia Pacific group entities. Reporting to the Regional VAT Manager.

• Preparation of monthly VAT returns for the UK Group
• Preparation of non-UK VAT / GST returns and assisting with other indirect tax adjustments (Germany, Spain, France, Portugal, Dubai and Singapore)
• Assist in the calculation of the annual capital goods scheme adjustments
• Monthly reconciliation of VAT / GL accounts
• Preparation of SOX files
• Review transactions for reverse charge invoices for inclusion in monthly returns
• Document VAT consequences of inter-company transactions and treated correctly for VAT reporting
• Assist the relevant finance team in dealing with AP invoicing and VAT related issues
• Ad hoc reporting for tax purposes
• Assist wider tax team on reporting obligations
• Participate with global and local tax projects as necessary

Profile

Part Qualified Tax / VAT Accounting professional

Understanding of Partial Exemption Special Method

Good understanding of VAT Rules pertaining to financial services exemption

Exposure to variety of international jurisdictions preferred, UK essential

Able to work to a fast paced environment, able to manage multiple priorities

Financial Services sector desirable

Advanced Excel (pivot tables, v look up, sum ifs)

Excellent interpersonal skills and able to interface with all levels within the firm and key stakeholders

Job Offer

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including bonus and generous pension

Hybrid working (3 days in office)