VAT Accountant, Permanent Position
Location: Glasgow - Hybrid Working
Salary: £41,000 - £51,970 + Excellent Benefits
Hours: Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Are you an experienced VAT specialist with a passion for ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and supporting strategic financial goals? We are looking for a VAT Accountant to join our clients Treasury, Tax and Insurance (TTI) team within the Finance Directorate.

You will play a key role in driving VAT and indirect tax compliance across the Company

What You'll Do:

Ensure full VAT compliance and manage indirect tax obligations across the Group.
Act as in-house VAT Subject Matter Expert
Provide advice, training, and support to internal teams and stakeholders.
Conduct VAT audits and develop guidance materials to ensure best practice.
Manage the VAT return process and submissions using Making Tax Digital
Engage with HMRC on audits and queries.
Support new business initiatives and system developments with VAT implications.
Stay ahead of VAT legislation and integrate key changes into our processes.
Contribute to shaping the Group's wider Tax StrategyWhat We Are Looking For:

Strong VAT knowledge with hands-on experience, ideally in a large corporate environment
ATT, ACCA, or other relevant tax/accounting qualification (or equivalent experience)
Excellent communication skills - able to explain complex tax matters in plain English.
Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
Advanced Excel skills and solid experience with accounting software
Desirable: Familiarity with AlphaVAT or other Making Tax Digital systems
Bonus: Working knowledge of other indirect taxesWhat's On Offer:

£41,000 starting salary, rising to £51,970 through performance-based pay.
38 days annual leave (including public holidays) + option to buy 5 more.
Annual company bonus and pension scheme
Paid volunteering days
Family-friendly leave policies
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Life assurance and career development opportunitiesApply Today!

Ready to bring your VAT expertise to an organisation that values purpose, impact, and work-life balance?

If this sounds like the role for you then do not hesitate to contact me, Lynne Strang, for more information or simply click on the apply button.

Apply by Sunday 6th July at midnight.

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