Trainee Tax Accountant

Alexander Daniels are recruiting for an experienced Assistant Financial Accountant (VAT) to join a successful manufacturing business in the West Midlands. The successful candidate will be supporting the Tax Manager in delivering on-time, accurate and compliant taxation filings with a focus on Indirect Taxes.

Key Accountabilities:

• To provide clean and accurate data to external service providers on a timely basis and resolve any queries so that returns can be submitted on time and in full
• Payment of taxes to tax authorities will be on a timely basis
• Banking procedures and internal approvals processes

• Support the timely and effective implementation of existing and new legislation
• The post-holder will build and maintain technical skills and knowledge through the completion of their Accounting or Tax qualification and by completing evidenced CPD.
• Prepare tax returns for review by Line Manager in line with local regulations
• Procedures and manuals related to tax returns will be maintained
• Ensure all tax return submissions are supported by accurate documentation.
• Ensure all General Ledger tax accounts for span of control are reconciled each month

Experience / Knowledge

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in indirect Taxation gained in either Practice or Industry (desirable)
• Experience dealing with tax in a multinational business environment (desirable)
• Intermediate data analysis skills in Excel
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Double entry knowledge

Education / Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or ATT