Reporting Accountant Assistant

The Reporting Accountant Assistant takes responsibility for the preparation, submission, and accounting for all of the European VAT returns for the RCI Europe; is responsible for RCI Europe Inter-company processes including invoicing, reporting, settlements and associated monthly reconciliations.

Client Details

Travel and tourism specialist based in Kettering.

Description

VAT

• Responsible for preparation, arranging manager's review, submission & payment of VAT returns for the business (Points & Weeks transactions) where registrations are held across Europe
• Liaison with internal Business Partners and external advisors necessary for submission of certain VAT returns.
• Maintain VAT calendar to ensure all internal and statutory deadlines are met regarding companies above.
• Support the Group tax team.
• Provide support to AP with regard VAT treatment for invoices.
• Responsibility for completing Oracle VAT control accounts balance sheet reconciliations within specified deadlines at month end and quarter end, based on risk rating (High, Medium & Low risk).
• Ensure VAT process notes are up to date.

Inter-company

• Responsible for managing the outbound and inbound inter-company invoices and resolve any queries.
• Prepare inter-company reconciliations (proof) at month end and confirm all inter-company balances.
• Investigate and resolve any Inter-company differences.
• Arrange settlement of inter-company balances through netting and on adhoc basis.
• Responsible for posting and reconciling the WDOS statements.
• Responsibility for completing assigned balance sheet reconciliations within specified deadlines at month end and quarter end, based on risk rating (High, Medium & Low risk).

Adhoc

• Assist with SOX compliance where it impacts upon the return submission process SOX testing support.
• Adhoc projects such as Making Tax Digital improvement.

Profile

• Part Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work under time pressures
• Strong as both a team member and working alone
• Highly self-motivated and able to show initiative

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Study support
• Hybrid working