Accountant

Tate; Swindon; Remote

Job description

Accountant

£17.56 per hour

Monday - Friday

Remote working

Temporary - 4 - 5 months

Tate are proud to be working with a public body that looks after England's historic environment to support their search for a qualified Accountant on a temporary basis.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate the tax affairs and financial reporting requirements of the organisation.
2. Seek and provide tax (specifically VAT) advice.
3. Manage, prepare and submit the quarterly VAT returns of the organisation and their shared service customers in a timely and efficient manner. This includes Capital Goods Scheme, membership annual adjustment, partial exemption annual review and opt to Tax.
4. Undertake monthly and quarterly VAT related checks.
5. Undertake taxation reviews on projects and other significant business areas, providing knowledge and support to the organisation as a whole.
6. Undertake policy reviews in relation to taxation matters, ensuring knowledge is up to date and relevant, updating management in a timely manner.
7. Advise on non-Payroll taxation issues (including VAT and Corporation Tax) affecting the organisation and customers.
8. Respond to tax queries promptly, escalating to approved third parties as required.
9. Manage reconciliations relating to taxation and be responsible for communicating and resolving queries.
10. Review purchase and sales transactions and ensure correct VAT treatment.

Qualifications / Experience:

1. Qualified CCAB accountant.
2. Relevant accounting and taxation experience.
3. Reconciliation experience, including identification and rectification of errors.
4. Keen eye for detail.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.