VAT Finance Officer in Exeter

VAT Finance Officer

Vacancy Ref: 7018060

Venn Group are currently recruiting for an interim VAT Finance Officer for a well-regarded City Council in Devon.

The successful candidate willsupport services across the Council regarding VAT rates and act as the lead officer for any VAT queries, VAT training and liaison with external tax advisors.

Location: Devon

Duration: 6 months

Rate: £20/hour umbrella

IR35 status: Inside IR35

Responsibilities:

Acting as the lead officer on the provision of VAT advice to the Council
Maintaining and developing VAT guidance and training to all levels of staff on the correct treatment of transactions
Reviewing existing VAT systems and processes to help identify efficiencies and improvements
Liaising with external tax advisors regarding emerging VAT issues or legislative changes
Undertaking technical research and advising management as appropriate
Monitoring the Council’s Partial Exemption calculation
Investigating and resolving VAT errors and issues

Essential experience:

Advanced knowledge of VAT accounting
Good knowledge and experience of computerised financial systems and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to explain VAT to non-financial officers
Experience working within a Public Sector organisation, preferably within a Local Authority

To apply for this position, please contact Matt Beynon on 0117 930 8760 and email your updated CV to mbeynon@venngroup.com

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.