Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, 2-5 years of VAT accounting experience, Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, In-depth knowledge of Excel and Access, Valid driver's license required.

Key responsabilities:

Analyze data using bespoke software to identify VAT recovery opportunities

Coordinate VAT recovery projects with European partners

Prepare formal correspondence to Tax Authorities on behalf of clients

Conduct client visits for invoice extraction and verification

Maintain involvement in VAT compliance projects and accounting reviews

Job description

Why Ryan?

Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Home Office Stipend
Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)
Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement
LinkedIn Learning Subscription
Flexible Work Environment
Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
Accelerated Career Path
Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

The Senior Consultant, VAT Recovery (“Senior Consultant”) works with a small team based in the London office to provide global VAT advisory services to clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Regularly uses Ryan’s bespoke software, eReview, to analyze large quantities of data to identify VAT recovery opportunities.
Analyzes AP and General Ledger reports and reconciliations of the VAT General Ledgers to the VAT returns.
Works with internal and client Information Technology personnel to extract Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) data.
Visits client premises (both domestic and in some cases international) to extract invoices, verify accounting treatment of transactions and present reports.
Prepares formal correspondence to the Tax Authorities on behalf of clients.
Drafts reports for clients on results of VAT recovery projects.
Prepares status reports, internal updates, project trackers, and related documentation.
Coordinates VAT recovery projects with European partners.
Maintains involvement with compliance projects such as VAT registration and VAT return preparation.
Maintains involvement with Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and general business process reviews and documenting findings.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. Two to five years of experience as a VAT Accountant is ideal, or two to five years accounting experience with a focus on VAT is required

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft® Office product suite, with an in-depth knowledge of reporting macros in Excel and Access.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver’s license required.

Work Environment:

Standard indoor working environment.
Position requires regular interaction with employees and clients both in person and via e-mail and telephone.
Position potentially offers the ability to work from home occasionally and for flexible hours.
As many of our team members and clients are based in different time zones, occasional out-of-hours’ time may be necessary to accommodate calls.
Independent travel requirement: occasional international and domestic travel.

Requirements:

Level of Job: Senior Consultant

Desired Amount of Travel: Over 40%

Type of Job: Full-Time

Location: UK - London

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