Are you a driven and hungry finance professional looking to specialise in a tax related role? Have experience producing and posting VAT returns, and are looking to gain further experience in this area? Want to work for a large and complex organisation that promotes development and growth in their employees? If yes, this role could be for you!

Robertson Bell are excited to announce their partnership with this iconic local authority as they go to market for a Trainee Tax Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis. In this newly created role, you will benefit from a plethora of development opportunities and an opportunity to specialise in all things tax!

In this Trainee Tax Accountant role, you will:

• Take responsibility for drafting VAT returns on a quarterly basis, following a complex and bespoke method which improves recoverability
• Gain exposure to land tax by advising capital project leaders and keeping up with requirements and policies
• Assist in the processing of CIS tax, ensuring this is processed in a timely manner and in accordance with relevant legislation
• Provide vital assistance into the year-end process, ensuring all monthly accounts are correct and produced in a timely manner
• Be a key point of contact for all VAT and tax related matters for internal stakeholders, HMRC and third parties

Based in Central London, the successful candidate will benefit from a hybrid working pattern, requiring you to go into the office just twice a week, in addition to a generous pension, competitive annual leave allowance and development opportunities.

The successful candidate will:

• Understand the theory and practical application behind processing a VAT return and be looking to specialise in a tax related role
• Hold an AAT Level 3 or ATT Qualification
• Have worked in a medium or large sized organisation and be eager to join the public sector
• Be an effective verbal and written communicator with excellent rapport and relationship building skills

CVs are reviewed on a rolling basis so do not hesitate to apply below. The Trainee Tax Accountant vacancy may close early so do not miss out!