VAT Accountant - Local Authority
Location: London
Contract: Interim
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
Park Avenue Recruitment are currently working with a London Local Authority seeking an experienced VAT Accountant to support their finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant with strong VAT knowledge to take responsibility for the preparation, reconciliation and submission of the Council's VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and statutory deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and submit monthly VAT and statutory returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Review and reconcile VAT-related general ledger accounts.
Work closely with finance colleagues and other departments to ensure VAT is correctly accounted for.
Provide guidance to colleagues on VAT treatment, coding and compliance.
Maintain and update the Council's VAT procedures and guidance.
Support internal and external audits, responding to VAT-related queries.
Assist with improvements to financial systems, processes and reporting.
Provide support with transactional finance, including purchase and sales ledgers where required.
About You
We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have:
Strong knowledge of VAT accounting, legislation and compliance.
Experience preparing VAT returns and undertaking financial reconciliations.
Previous experience within Local Government or the wider public sector, ideally with an understanding of local authority VAT arrangements.
AAT qualification or equivalent, with relevant accounting experience.
Good Excel skills and experience using financial accounting systems.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
Strong communication skills, with the confidence to advise non-finance colleagues on VAT matters.
Experience using the e5 financial system would be advantageous.
Interested?
If you have experience in VAT accounting and are interested in an interim opportunity within Local Government, I'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Graham Grumbt at Park Avenue Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
