Rutherford Cross is partnering with a leading retail bank to appoint a Senior VAT Analyst for a 12-month fixed term contract.

Working within the Tax team, the postholder will support the team in all aspects of indirect tax (mainly VAT) compliance and advisory work.

Responsibilities will include:

• Accurate and timely preparation of the Group’s UK VAT returns
• Developing, improving and maintaining VAT processes
• Providing accurate, comprehensive and prompt VAT advice to Finance and the business
• Accurate and timely preparation of VAT related payment instructions, journals and account reconciliations
• Monitoring changes in VAT legislation and practice to identify potential impacts
• Researching and drafting responses to HMRC queries
• Provision of support to the VAT Manager, Head of Tax and other Tax Managers as required
• Input and adherence to tax risk management procedures

You will need to have:

• Relevant VAT experience gained in a major accounting practice, or from within the Tax department of a financial services company, or with HMRC
• Significant experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Technical knowledge of UK VAT law and practice in relation to financial services
• Good creative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent IT skills, in particular Excel
• The ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Excellent oral and written skills, with an ability to communicate and influence at all levels

This role offers a salary of up to £44,000 DOE and an excellent benefits package.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Eleanor Turner on 07799 462326 / [email protected]