VAT Accountant

VAT Accountant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester Office

Description

Commitment to innovation and a drive to do things differently have seen Greenergy grow from a bedroom start-up to become a world leader in waste-based renewables, and the UK’s leading fuel supplier. We endeavour to approach the status quo of an established industry with fresh eyes, and empower our people to develop and to deliver change through innovation. Our values underpin every interaction we have, whether with colleagues, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we operate. It is these values of Respect, Ownership, Care and Integrity that have delivered our growth as a business and developed strong customer relationships.

Choose to work for Greenergy and you’ll join a dynamic and passionate team, who are constantly looking to grow and improve.

Step into a key role within our small VAT team in Manchester, where you’ll play an important part in ensuring accurate and compliant UK and European VAT reporting by handling VAT matters with varying complexity.

Working closely with the Senior VAT Accountant, you’ll take ownership of VAT and related reports, ensuring the correct application of VAT by understanding the supply chain, as well as managing submissions and VAT account reconciliations.

You’ll also support continuous improvement initiatives and help guide the Assistant VAT Accountant.

We’re looking for a detail-focused and proactive individual with a strong grasp of VAT principles, confident Excel skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. If you enjoy working with complex data, take pride in accuracy, and thrive in a challenging environment, this is a great opportunity to develop your expertise within a supportive finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation, validation and submission of Greenergy’s monthly and quarterly UK and European VAT reports, including Intrastat and ESCL, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations
• Assist with additional UK VAT reporting, including import VAT, self-billing, and supply VAT, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
• Responsible for reconciling monthly UK/European VAT balance sheet accounts, posting VAT journals and maintaining accuracy and completeness of VAT accounting within the general ledger, in accordance with the business timetable
• Implement appropriate actions to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with any changes in legislation or business activities (e.g. new territories/registrations)
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with all VAT stakeholders
• Develop and implement continuous improvement plans to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Assist with additional VAT-related tasks and respond to audit and business queries as required
• Assist in training the Assistant VAT Accountant by providing support as needed, ensuring overall accuracy and compliance

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

• Qualified / Part-Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CTA, ATT, CIMA, AAT)
• Previous experience of UK and European VAT
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Strong analytical skills and logical approach to new challenges
• Strong communicator with the ability to develop trusting and credible relationships at all levels of the business and across various teams
• Inquisitive and questioning mindset – not afraid to ask questions or challenge convention, and drive improvements and efficiencies as appropriate
• Takes personal responsibility for their work by staying up to date with relevant changes and applying them promptly, while consistently demonstrating initiative and drive
• Flexible and adaptable, understands overall team goals, and actively contributes to achieving them
• Able to analyse and interpret large volumes of financial data and connect insights to business issues

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, enhanced by a discretionary bonus scheme that rewards both business and individual performance.
• Private medical insurance: Prioritise your health with comprehensive private medical insurance, including access to online GP services from AXA for you and your family.
• Enhanced company pension: Secure your future with enhanced company pension contributions that support your long-term financial goals.
• Cycle to work scheme: Embrace a sustainable lifestyle with our cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Spread the cost of your commute and take advantage of annual discounts with an interest free season ticket loan.
• Volunteering and charity: We encourage you to give back to the community through volunteering days and charitable initiatives.
• Enhanced holiday allowance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.
• Global travel insurance: Travel with peace of mind, courtesy of worldwide multi-trip travel insurance coverage for you and your family.
• Employee discount platform: Access exclusive discounts through our employee discount platform.
• Enhanced parental leave: Generous maternity and paternity pay to support you and your family when you need it most.

Greenergy are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a global company. Employment at Greenergy is based solely on a person\’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.