VAT Compliance Officer
My client in Southampton is looking for a VAT Compliance Officer. In summary the role is a mixture of both accounting and law principles and the provision of this service to their clients.
Client Details
My client is a medium sized firm with aglobal focus, based in Southampton.
Description
Purpose of role:
To provide clients with a comprehensive range of expertise - from providing practical guidance on cross-border transactions, making sure that they are fully compliant and assisting on their and tax advisory services.
To provide consultancy and VAT advisory services at the highest standard, this includes the following aspects:
Advising clients which tax office to make payments to.
Filing VAT returns in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy, and not incurring penalties.
Reminding clients proactively in terms of outstanding returns.
Ensuring that European filings, EC Sales and Intrastat reporting are in place where or if required.
Review thresholds in place in each country and notify European offices of such data.
Managing client's accounts in co-ordination with the Credit Control Department.
Notifying clients when the account is due for payment and chasing them when the account is overdue. Inform clients of potential VAT penalties within all Countries.
Corresponding with clients in relation to tax authorities in Europe.
Liaise with European offices, ensure VAT queries are raised in a timely manner.
Report to the Senior Team with regards to VAT filing, with the expectation of doing 90% of returns
Providing added value services and comprehensive solutions such as auditing tax legislation in Europe.
Collaborate with the team in a positive manner.
Managing and reducing client debt in their portfolio and being proactive for placing accounts on HOLD until payment received.
Actively connecting with Managers and Directors to suggest any contributions to improve procedures.Profile
The right candidate will either have worked in a VAT/Tax environment, or be an accounting or law graduate, keen to pursue a career in this area.
They would also consider, people from an AAT or accounting background, looking to further a career in the vat/tax arena.
Job Offer
An excellent salary and benefits package is available to the successful candidate
Client Details
My client is a medium sized firm with aglobal focus, based in Southampton.
Description
Purpose of role:
To provide clients with a comprehensive range of expertise - from providing practical guidance on cross-border transactions, making sure that they are fully compliant and assisting on their and tax advisory services.
To provide consultancy and VAT advisory services at the highest standard, this includes the following aspects:
Advising clients which tax office to make payments to.
Filing VAT returns in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy, and not incurring penalties.
Reminding clients proactively in terms of outstanding returns.
Ensuring that European filings, EC Sales and Intrastat reporting are in place where or if required.
Review thresholds in place in each country and notify European offices of such data.
Managing client's accounts in co-ordination with the Credit Control Department.
Notifying clients when the account is due for payment and chasing them when the account is overdue. Inform clients of potential VAT penalties within all Countries.
Corresponding with clients in relation to tax authorities in Europe.
Liaise with European offices, ensure VAT queries are raised in a timely manner.
Report to the Senior Team with regards to VAT filing, with the expectation of doing 90% of returns
Providing added value services and comprehensive solutions such as auditing tax legislation in Europe.
Collaborate with the team in a positive manner.
Managing and reducing client debt in their portfolio and being proactive for placing accounts on HOLD until payment received.
Actively connecting with Managers and Directors to suggest any contributions to improve procedures.Profile
The right candidate will either have worked in a VAT/Tax environment, or be an accounting or law graduate, keen to pursue a career in this area.
They would also consider, people from an AAT or accounting background, looking to further a career in the vat/tax arena.
Job Offer
An excellent salary and benefits package is available to the successful candidate