<p><strong>VAT Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Leeds</strong></p><p><strong> Employment Type: Full-time, permanent </strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid / Flexible Working</strong></p><p>This VAT Accountant role role sits within a Group Financial Accounting function responsible for external reporting across multiple EMEA entities. You'll take ownership of VAT submissions, compliance, and reconciliations across several jurisdictions, while also contributing to wider finance improvement initiatives.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, collaborative working and influencing positive change within a dynamic finance team.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and submit VAT returns across multiple EMEA jurisdictions</li><li>Track and follow up on VAT refunds and initiate VAT payments</li><li>Reconcile VAT general ledger accounts and review VAT revenue reconciliations</li><li>Support responses to VAT authority queries alongside the VAT team</li><li>Provide VAT guidance to internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and compliant transactions</li><li>Monitor changes in VAT regulations and assess potential impacts</li><li>Liaise with external advisors and service providers</li><li>Collaborate with finance, accounting and operational teams to support accurate VAT reporting</li><li>Review VAT returns prepared by other team members</li><li>Assist in process improvements and implementation of new procedures</li><li>Support internal and external audits (ad‑hoc, quarterly and annual)</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>QBE or part qualified Accountant</li><li>Experience in a similar VAT Accountant focussed role is essential</li></ul><ul><li>Strong VAT experience across multiple jurisdictions</li><li>Excellent organisational and planning abilities</li><li>Strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement skills</li></ul><p><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></p><p>You'll join an organisation that genuinely values its people, offering:</p><ul><li>£45,000 per annum</li><li>Supportive team environment with open, accessible leadership</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression</li><li>Plus, a range of exciting benefits</li><li>Hybrid, flexible working</li><li>Free onsite parking</li></ul><p>If you're looking to develop your VAT expertise and contribute to a forward thinking finance team, this role offers the perfect blend of responsibility, challenge and growth.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjIwOTY2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">

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