VAT Accountant – Edinburgh recruitment
Key responsibilities:
- Analysing revenue and expense data from various sources and providing to external advisors on a timely basis (monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly and annually) to meet Global VAT/ GST and ESL filing deadlines
- Ensuring that VAT returns are signed and filed and any payments are made or repayments received by the due date
- Preparing balance sheet reconciliations for VAT accounts
- Booking journals in respect of VAT to the general ledger system
- Assisting colleagues with the preparation of the UK VAT Return
- Analysing data for completion of complex, multi-pot Partial Exemption calculation
- Undertaking analysis of VAT figures in general support of the VAT team
Skill / Experience
- VAT experience essential
- Good understanding of VAT basic principles, including place of supply rules and liability
- Finance industry experience advantageous
Education / Qualifications
- ACA/CTA Part qualified or equivalent
Personal Attributes
- Focused on detail with an analytical mindset
- Self motivated and enthusiastic
- Looking to develop and leverage an internal network
- Able to take initiative
December 4, 2009
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