About the role

VAT Accountant ensuring accurate compliance with UK and European VAT reporting for Greenergy. Handling VAT matters, submissions, and supporting a finance team with continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation, validation and submission of Greenergy’s monthly and quarterly UK and European VAT reports, including Intrastat and ESCL, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations
Assist with additional UK VAT reporting, including import VAT, self-billing, and supply VAT, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
Responsible for reconciling monthly UK/European VAT balance sheet accounts, posting VAT journals and maintaining accuracy and completeness of VAT accounting within the general ledger, in accordance with the business timetable
Implement appropriate actions to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with any changes in legislation or business activities (e.g. new territories/registrations)
Build and maintain strong working relationships with all VAT stakeholders
Develop and implement continuous improvement plans to enhance quality and efficiency.
Assist with additional VAT-related tasks and respond to audit and business queries as required
Assist in training the Assistant VAT Accountant by providing support as needed, ensuring overall accuracy and compliance

**Essential:**
Qualified / Part-Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CTA, ATT, CIMA, AAT)
Previous experience of UK and European VAT
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Strong analytical skills and logical approach to new challenges
Strong communicator with the ability to develop trusting and credible relationships at all levels of the business and across various teams
Inquisitive and questioning mindset - not afraid to ask questions or challenge convention, and drive improvements and efficiencies as appropriate
Takes personal responsibility for their work by staying up to date with relevant changes and applying them promptly, while consistently demonstrating initiative and drive
Flexible and adaptable, understands overall team goals, and actively contributes to achieving them
Able to analyse and interpret large volumes of financial data and connect insights to business issues
**Desirable:**
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

**Competitive compensation: **Enjoy a competitive salary, enhanced by a discretionary bonus scheme that rewards both business and individual performance.
**Private medical insurance: **Prioritise your health with comprehensive private medical insurance, including access to online GP services from AXA for you and your family.
**Enhanced company pension: **Secure your future with enhanced company pension contributions that support your long-term financial goals.
**Cycle to work scheme: **Embrace a sustainable lifestyle with our cycle to work scheme.
**Season ticket loan:** Spread the cost of your commute and take advantage of annual discounts with an interest free season ticket loan.
**Volunteering and charity: **We encourage you to give back to the community through volunteering days and charitable initiatives.
**Enhanced holiday allowance:** Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.
**Global travel insurance:** Travel with peace of mind, courtesy of worldwide multi-trip travel insurance coverage for you and your family.
**Employee discount platform:** Access exclusive discounts through our employee discount platform.
**Enhanced parental leave: **Generous maternity and paternity pay to support you and your family when you need it most.