Are you an inquisitive, outcomes-focused and natural problem solver? This unique opportunity to join Dains Accountants Indirect VAT team could be your next career step.

With your tenacious and conscientious attitude and willingness to find solutions and deliver quality outcomes, you will be an integral part of a successful and innovative VAT team of professionals.

The Indirect VAT team provides practical and commercial advice to many large automotive and corporate businesses in an advisory capacity.

We believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we look to provide the best working environment, along with hybrid and smart working options and generous benefits. We listen, learn, and evolve as we strive to make Dains a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• VAT return preparation
• Carry out visits to client’s premises to extract the necessary information to prepare VAT returns for review by VAT manager
• Assist in the preparation of Intrastat and EC Sales List reporting
• Attendance at client meetings
• Assistance with ad-hoc internal and external client queries
• Attend VAT health checks and inspections with VAT Manager, providing follow-up support
• Research HMRC, Tolleys, other accountancy firms and professional bodies websites and other published material for relevant VAT issues and developments, i.e. case law, legislative changes, HMRC briefs and report findings to VAT Manager and VAT Partner
• Assistance with internal procedures including engagement letters and billing requirements

Attributes

• Ability to use/learn accounting software and systems operated by clients as appropriate (eg SAP, PS Financials, Capita FMS)
• Have a personable and friendly manner
• Have a desire for building client relationships
• Strong basic accounting knowledge is required
• To have a good understanding of relevant Microsoft Office software, eg Outlook, Word, Excel and any other packages relevant to the role