VAT Accountant

Overview

VAT Accountant/Sr. VAT Accountant (Permenant)

Location: Reading, UK

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Our client is a global organisation operating within the Electronics sector, supporting a wide range of international customers with advanced technology solutions. With a large global presence and well-established European operations, the organisation places strong emphasis on collaboration, technical expertise, and operational excellence.

They believe in empowering their employees with the tools and trust they need to make impactful decisions.

This position plays a key role in supporting European VAT compliance and operational tax matters across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will work closely with finance, sales, and systems teams to ensure VAT accuracy within billing and shipping processes while helping the business remain compliant with evolving tax regulations. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to system improvements and VAT-related projects across the organisation.

• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns for several European registrations, ensuring submissions are accurate and on time.
• Coordinating with external advisers to support additional VAT filings and related statutory reporting requirements.
• Monitoring regulatory developments in UK and EU VAT and assessing potential impact on business operations.
• Partnering with Accounts Receivable and Sales teams to resolve VAT queries, billing discrepancies, and customer disputes.
• Advising internal teams on the correct VAT treatment for cross-border transactions and operational activities.
• Managing corrective actions where VAT errors arise, including adjustments, revised invoices, and disclosures.
• Supporting VAT-related systems initiatives aimed at improving automation, reporting accuracy, and tax determination.
• Developing and maintaining clear VAT procedures and documentation to strengthen internal controls and audit readiness.
• Liaising with tax authorities and external advisers regarding VAT queries, disclosures, and audits.
• Contributing to VAT projects, new operational processes, and cross-functional initiatives where required.
• Providing guidance to colleagues within finance or operational teams on VAT-related matters (senior level).

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in European VAT compliance, including UK and EU cross-border transactions and OSS reporting. You will be analytically minded with excellent attention to detail and confident communicating with both internal stakeholders and external advisers. Candidates will typically be studying towards or qualified in ACCA, CIMA, CTA, or an equivalent qualification, with experience in ERP or finance systems considered advantageous.

In return, you will join a well-established global organisation offering exposure to international VAT operations and the opportunity to work closely with experienced finance and tax professionals. The role provides scope to contribute to process improvements, systems projects, and complex VAT matters while developing your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.