Dedicate Recruitment is working exclusively with a forward-thinking independent day school in northeast London seeking an experienced VAT Accountant. This is a newly created role within a busy finance team. Working closely with the Bursar and Chief Accountant, the VAT Accountant will provide assistance with the smooth and successful management of the school’s VAT obligations.
Key responsibilities:
* Accurate production, and submission to HMRC of all VAT Returns, reconciled to the General Ledger, within HMRC timeframe rules.
* Ensuring that all VAT reclaimable from HMRC is received and reconciled.
* Ensuring that any VAT due to be paid to HMRC is paid on a timely basis in accordance with HMRC rules, and correctly reconciled.
* Submission of Voluntary Disclosures to HMRC
* Administering pro-forma invoices, ensuring valid VAT invoices are received, and duly included in the VAT Return.
* Assisting with VAT advice to the Chief Accountant, where necessary through liaison with the school’s appointed VAT Consultants.
* Ensuring VAT/Tax knowledge within the school’s finance team is current and up to date.
As a member of a small finance team, the VAT Accountant will be involved in the full range of financial activities, including budgeting, management accounts, statutory accounts, purchase and sales ledger work and financial regulation, complemented with a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations around VAT accountin...