VAT Accountant

In House VAT Accountant – Warrington – c£45,000 + Benefits – Hybrid  (3 days office / 2 days home) We are seeking a VAT Accountant to work with a growing and acquisitive business based in Warrington. Reporting directly to the Head of Tax, this is a varied opportunity offering exposure to VAT, indirect taxes, duties, corporation tax and wider tax compliance. The role would suit either a tax professional with VAT experience or an accountant with strong technical accounting skills and some exposure to VAT or tax who is keen to develop their expertise. The Role : Prepare and submit accurate and timely VAT returns. Support compliance across indirect taxes, fuel duties and other tax obligations. Review and improve tax processes, reporting and financial controls. Analyse transactional data to ensure compliance with HMRC requirements. Support corporation tax reporting and liaise with external advisers. Identify and manage tax compliance risks. Provide practical tax advice and guidance to colleagues across the business. Support the Head of Tax with projects and continuous improvement initiatives. The Person : Qualified, qualified by experience or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or tax professional (ATT, CTA). Experience in VAT or indirect tax, or a strong accounting background with some VAT / tax knowledge. CIS knowledge would be an advantage. Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data. Ability to identify improvements in processes and controls. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across the business. A proactive approach with a willingness to develop broader tax expertise. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in tax within a supportive team, gaining exposure to a broad range of taxes while working closely with an experienced Head of Tax. Benefits include : Pension 4% employer 5% employee 10% annual bonus 25 days holidays + bank holidays Discount scheme access