VAT Compliance Assistant Analyst

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Job description

Are you a whizz with numbers?

Looking to start your career within the Finance / Accounting sector?

Get a buzz from working with large and complex data sets?

If data analysis is your thing, we have a wonderful opportunity for you! As part of a new structure, we are looking for individuals who want to join the growing and established VAT team as they move into a new way of working. You will need a great eye for detail and have a background within data analysis with proven working experience of working within a fast paced and complex environment.

Previous experience within VAT is not essential, however there is much to learn and you will have the opportunity to work alongside and with, the best and brightest in the business!

You should be technically minded and comfortable working in a fast paced, complex environment. You will be motivated, agile, with good time management skills as ownership of work is extremely important.

As part of the VAT team, you will be responsible for supporting client VAT return delivery, work closely with the VAT Analysts and Senior VAT Analysts working with large multifaceted data sets, building VAT Returns and maintaining quality control mechanisms.

What you will be doing:

Management of multidimensional processes and assignments to completion, with the acumen to learn complicated, often subjective VAT rules, including Contracted Out Services for NHS Organisations and presenting information in an appropriate manner to stakeholders
Working with the VAT team to deliver VAT returns to meet client expectations and service delivery
Support the VAT team with TEST file analysis and Query workbook resolutions
Be responsible for monthly VAT Adjustment Journal uploads and posting the Journals into the Oracle ledgers
Reviewing and sending client VAT Returns within strict deadlines
Keeping up to date with current HMRC regulations, including Contracted Out Services

What you will bring:

Proven working background with data analysis (this could be demonstrated from study at degree level)
Advanced level Excel skills and experience of analysis large and complex data sets
Possess excellent communication skills - verbal and written
Be able to work independently and ask for assistance and clarification when required
Experience of dealing with a client service facing environment

It would be great if you had:

AAT qualification or studying towards
Previous VAT or NHS VAT experience, specifically the contracted out services HMRC guidelines
Experience with Oracle

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you!

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
Location: Leeds or Bristol
Internal Recruiter: Katie
Salary: £19,500 per annum
Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund

Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company?

This year NHS SBS has been ranked in the top 40 large companies to work for in the UK and our unique partnership between the Department of Health and Sopra Steria means that we are market leaders in corporate service delivery with around 40% of the NHS using one or more of our products. With unrivalled knowledge and experience, we provide high-quality, value-for-money finance, procurement and employment services to the NHS, helping them overcome any challenges they face in the back office.

Our vision is to help the NHS save money and enhance quality, providing a real-life impact where the changes we make can improve health, innovate to save lives, and deliver better outcomes.

Do you want to part of our journey?