VAT & GL Accountant

VAT & GL Accountant

Our client, a multi-million euro supply chain management company that continues to grow, are looking to recruit a VAT & GL Accountant to join their Finance team.

Reporting to the Financial Controller Managed Services, the role is responsible for completion and management of the companies’ multiple EU VAT returns as well as providing support in additional ad[1]hoc financial responsibilities. This role will suit a well organised and detail-oriented individual looking for exposure to some key brand names in an international business PLC environment. The role is part of a small team and is supported by external advisors who already complete and submit many of the VAT and Intrastat returns on behalf of the company. The role will also include the management of the transitioning of our VAT and Intrastat completion processes to a new online portal with our external advisors to streamline the completion and improve the processes for completion of our VAT returns.

The Role:

• Completion including full reconciliation to the GL and submittal of EU VAT and Intrastat returns for the Group;
• Responsibility for production and maintenance of VAT and Intrastat calendar including all relevant returns;
• Work with external advisors and our internal IT department to ensure proper VAT and Intrastat control checks and balances are in place;
• Work with external advisors and our internal IT department on the transitioning of our VAT and Intrastat completion processes to a new online portal to streamline the completion and improve these processes;
• Support to the Financial Controller and other finance team members on other ad-hoc financial activities;
• Involvement with Internal and External Audit processes associated with completion of the VAT and Intrastat returns;
• Other ad hoc finance projects as required by the business.

The Person:

• A strong record for achievement to date, both academically and professionally;
• Previous industry experience with VAT ideally in a multi-jurisdictional and multi-company environment would be an advantage;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Strong IT competence with hands on experience of working with SAP or similar ERP system

For more information please call Keith on 01 912 1892 or email keith@executiveedge.ie