In House VAT Accountant – Warrington – c£45,000 + Benefits – Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)
We are seeking a VAT Accountant to work with a growing and acquisitive business based in Warrington.
Reporting directly to the Head of Tax, this is a varied opportunity offering exposure to VAT, indirect taxes, duties, corporation tax and wider tax compliance.
The role would suit either a tax professional with VAT experience or an accountant with strong technical accounting skills and some exposure to VAT or tax who is keen to develop their expertise.
The Role :
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely VAT returns.
- Support compliance across indirect taxes, fuel duties and other tax obligations.
- Review and improve tax processes, reporting and financial controls.
- Analyse transactional data to ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.
- Support corporation tax reporting and liaise with external advisers.
- Identify and manage tax compliance risks.
- Provide practical tax advice and guidance to colleagues across the business.
- Support the Head of Tax with projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
The Person :
- Qualified, qualified by experience or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or tax professional (ATT, CTA).
- Experience in VAT or indirect tax, or a strong accounting background with some VAT / tax knowledge.
- CIS knowledge would be an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
- Ability to identify improvements in processes and controls.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across the business.
- A proactive approach with a willingness to develop broader tax expertise.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in tax within a supportive team, gaining exposure to a broad range of taxes while working closely with an experienced Head of Tax.
Benefits include :
- Pension 4% employer 5% employee
- 10% annual bonus
- 25 days holidays + bank holidays
- Discount scheme access