Job title: Accounts Payable specialist Location: Slough Contract length: 12 month initial contract - Potential to extend/ be made permanent Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday 09.00am - 17.00pm (Flexible 08.00am start etc) ( Hybrid working 2 days in the office per week usually a Wednesday/ Thursday) Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Specialist on behalf of a global manufacturing company. This is a 12 Month initial contract that has the potential to extend. This position is a Hybrid role, working 2 days per week in the Slough office. General working hours are 09.00am - 17.00pm but the client is open to some flexibility 08.00am - 16.00pm/ 07.00am - 15.00pm within reason. The successful Accounts Payable Specialist will join the Team based in the Slough office.The Accounts payable specialist will be responsible for offering structured support to the VAT Specialist. You will have strong work experience within an Accounts payable position with a good basic understanding of VAT and operating VAT controls. The role reviews, analyses and advises on discrepancies within the transactional information that is used for the preparation of VAT returns under the supervision of the UK & I VAT Manager working to strict deadlines to ensure all VAT reporting is completed on time. Responsibilities: UK & Ireland VAT compliance information for prep of VAT returns for UK & Ireland VAT Adhere to strict deadlines for filing with Tax Authorities Resolving any issues with Tax returns so issues do not repeat Responsible for Analysis of Transactional Data Book keeping level knowledge Review and validate supporting data in respect of unit VAT returns, including analysis of data around supplier invoices, reviewing VAT reports for discrepancies and in conjunction with the VAT team Ensure VAT treatment complies with the legal requirements, as well as follow up on queries to ensure units understand the VAT implications of business transactions and that the VAT element on all transactions is reported correctly in the VAT return. Complete VAT error tracking records and ensure business unit training slides are appropriately updated for VAT team business operations training sessions. Support with the preparation, submission and settle VAT returns for the Company's other VAT registered businesses in the UK and Ireland. Completing reviews over VAT data from Customs imports to ensure VAT reporting of imports is correct. Provide training and technical support to outsourced Invoice to Pay Processing team who account for transactions with VAT implications. Key Skills/ Past Experience: You will need to be computer literate with excellent Excel skills, have strong analytical and numerical skills, and the ability to drive processes. Manage data with strong attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and organisational skills to be able to prioritise tasks. Good bookkeeping knowledge and a good understanding of the functioning of general ledgers are essential. Experience of SAP Atlas accounting system and an understanding of VAT and accounts payable would be an advantage however Training will be provided. Experience in a previous Accounts payable position with basic VAT is essential We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. While the hiring process may not be expedited, we urge all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure their consideration. To apply, please follow the instructions on our application portal. We look forward to receiving your application If this isn’t the role you’re looking for right now, please visit our Randstad Enterprise Website. Thank You