Assistant Financial Manager Tax

Are you a good team-player who has gained exposure to VAT, looking to gain further experience in this area? Looking for an opportunity in an established organisation that offers fantastic employee benefits and a great work-life balance? Want to specialise in a significant area of finance and develop your knowledge and understanding of tax? If yes, this role could be for you!

Robertson Bell are excited to announce their partnership with this local authority as they go to market for an Assistant Financial Accountant (Tax) on a full-time, permanent basis. In this newly created role, you will benefit from a plethora of development opportunities and a broad range of responsibilities.

In this Assistant Financial Accountant (Tax) position you will:

• Provide vital input into the year-end process, ensuring all monthly accounts are correct and produced in a timely manner
• Take responsibility for drafting VAT returns on a quarterly basis, following a complex and bespoke method which improves recoverability
• Assist the Financial Accountant in ensuring robust financial controls are in place by monitoring the control accounts and investigating anomalies
• Gain exposure to land tax by advising capital project leaders and keeping up with requirements and policies
• Assist in the processing of CIS tax, ensuring this is processed in a timely manner and in accordance with relevant legislation

Based in Central London, the successful candidate will benefit from a hybrid working pattern, requiring you to go into the office just twice a week, in addition to a generous pension, competitive annual leave allowance and development opportunities.

The ideal candidate will:

• Understand the theory and practical application behind processing a VAT return
• Have excellent Excel and I.T skills, having used a system such as Unit 4, Xero or similar
• Be a diligent individual with a keen eye for detail and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Have a solid foundation of financial knowledge and a keen desire to improve financial controls

CVs are reviewed on a rolling basis so do not hesitate to apply below. The vacancy may close early so do not miss out!