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University of Leeds

VAT Accountant

Leeds
Posted about 20 hours ago
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This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you like variety and enjoy a challenge? Can you focus on the timely and efficient delivery of the day to day tax compliance while simultaneously fostering and maintaining effective relationships to support strategic priorities? Are you experienced in engaging with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you highly organised with a flexible and positive approach to problem solving?

You will play a key role in enabling the team to meet the University’s tax compliance obligations, undertaking data analysis and providing advice on a range of tax issues. You will be supported by the Department’s technical support and will be responsible for ensuring compliance requirements continue to be met against the backdrop of the University’s changing environment, and developments in tax legislation and interpretation.

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Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

What we offer in return:

  • 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

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To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Laura Thompson, Group and International Tax Manager

Email: l.thompson7@leeds.ac.uk

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Skills

VAT Compliance
Tax Analysis
Stakeholder Engagement
Problem Solving
Data Analysis
Tax Legislation Knowledge

Location

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

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