Immediately start available for an Accountant with strong knowledge of VAT to join an expanding team, working in a picturesque environment SW of Reading. The successful candidate will assist in supporting the implementation of tax excellence for an educational client, and will play a key role in advising on VAT matters, optimising VAT recovery, and supporting the finance team with related financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading tax excellence for an educational client
• Provide expert advice and support with VAT matters, as well as assisting with budgets, management accounts and statutory accounts.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation and submission of monthly and annual accounts, VAT returns, liaising with HMRC as issues arise
• Providing specialist VAT and taxation advice and support to Head of Finance

Requirements

• Experienced and professional Accountant, part-qualified min or QBE
• Strong experience in VAT / broad accounting
• Any experience from education / charitable sector or public sector could be advantageous
• Knowledge of UK VAT legislation and HMRC compliance requirements
• Proficiency in accounting software and strong Excel skills
• Preference may be offered to a suitable candidate available at short notice

Please note this role is initially offered on the basis of a 6-month contract

If you think you are suitable for this role, then please click 'APPLY' now!

Recruitment Note

Due to the unprecedented volume of response, we are currently receiving, regrettably we are no longer able to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard back from us within 5 days, please assume your application for this role has been unsuccessful. We do read each CV carefully and if the situation changes or another potentially suitable role becomes active, we will be back in contact.