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Addleshaw Goddard

Feb 22

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Leeds

Requirements

  • Be an accountant or tax advisor (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CTA etc) looking for a data and process driven role, or an individual who is part-qualified in these areas.
  • Be comfortable with 'owning' the remit of the role, developing new ways of working and ensuring controls are maintained.
  • Have experience of VAT and or other tax compliance activity and a desire to expand and become a Firm SME in this area.
  • Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Have attention to detail with willingness and ability to identify and drive the resolution of errors or issues.
  • Have strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

  • VAT submissions and payments:
  • Preparation and submission of VAT returns together with supporting analysis for management review, supported by the assistant analyst.
  • Carry out pre-submission audit checks on system data.
  • Ensure timely and accurate payments of VAT liabilities.
  • Reconcile VAT returns to the balance sheet.
  • Working with third party advisors for any outsourced VAT returns, including sharing data and checking reconciliations.
  • VAT processes and controls:
  • Review and identify any issues in VAT data, and work with other teams in Finance to resolve.
  • Process maintenance and continuous control improvements, including amending processes and reporting as compliance requirements change.
  • Supporting with and owning automation projects to streamline processes.
  • Be a point of contact for VAT queries from operational teams including accounts payable and receivable.
  • Other:
  • Involvement in internal training.
  • Work with teams across Finance and the wider business to support with general VAT related queries.
  • Keeping abreast of regulatory changes in all relevant jurisdictions and ensuring wider awareness of upcoming changes.
  • Involvement in wider Tax or Financial Control projects, as necessary.
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Addleshaw Goddard

Our lawyers find imaginative solutions to pivotal business problems for many of the world's most respected businesses.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1775
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Addleshaw Goddard is a global law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to businesses and organisations across various industries. The firm offers expertise in areas such as corporate law, commercial law, finance, real estate, employment law, and dispute resolution. Their ultimate mission is to be a trusted legal partner to their clients, delivering exceptional and tailored legal solutions that address complex business challenges and opportunities. Addleshaw Goddard's purpose is to provide expert legal advice and support that enables their clients to achieve their goals and navigate legal complexities effectively. They are committed to building long-lasting relationships with their clients and delivering high-quality legal services that align with their clients' objectives and values. Through their legal expertise and dedication to client success, Addleshaw Goddard aims to be a leading and influential player in the legal industry, contributing to the growth and success of businesses and organisations around the world.

Benefits

  • Life Assurance

    The firm provides life insurance of four times salary. This is automatically arranged for you from your start date but you may wish to consider completing an Expression of Wish form when joining the firm. Cover up to age 75 and maybe subject to underwriting.

  • Pension

    The firm offers membership to a Group Personal Pension Plan which is available to all employees with a matched contribution by the firm of 5% of salary. To meet the auto enrolment legislation all employees will be assessed for membership in the first month in which a salary is paid, and subject to meeting the requirements, membership will be deferred for 3 months.

  • Buy/Sell Holidays

    The firm offers the ability, on an annual basis (April), to buy/sell a maximum of one week's holiday in each holiday year. Payments are taken in 12 equal monthly instalments via salary. Holiday carried over from a previous holiday year will limit the ability to buy/sell further holiday.

  • Cycle Scheme

    The firm offers a cycle scheme allowing you to purchase a bicycle and /or cycling equipment for your commute to the office, using an established, tax efficient scheme.

  • Private Medical Insurance

    The firm's PMI scheme is offered to all employees. The firm also offers the option to upgrade cover and pay for spouse/family cover at a competitive monthly cost.