Job Description

Exports VAT Assistant

Fixed Term Contract (4 months)

London

Competitive + Benefits



This role requires flexibility during our busy season with regards to hours and days worked.



This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge, wants to join a fast paced and high performing team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.



We are looking for a Exports VAT Assistant to undertake the following duties on a day-to-day basis:



Key responsibilities


· Ensure that all accounts are accurate reflecting a true record of all transactions.

· Download Bank credit card statements on a daily basis and deal with any discrepancies that may arise.

· Keep a daily record of all items that are shipped.

· Build good working relationships with relevant departments exporting goods. To be the main point of contact in the Finance team.

· Analysis of VAT that can be recovered from company purchases on behalf of the client.

· Ensure all VAT has been claimed for imports to the UK (C79) and coded with all relevant documentation recorded correctly.

· Review the processes for all exports and suggest new ways that the company can maximise VAT recovery.

· Carry out weekly bank reconciliations for all accounts and ensure all transactions are coded correctly when inputted to the accounting system.

· Manage the company credit card expenditure process on SAP Concur.

· Manage Coutts Credit cards and ensure any increase is duly actioned.

· Liaise with banking establishments regarding any credit card queries on a daily basis.

· Analyses, code and input all credit card transactions onto SAP Concur on a daily/monthly basis.

· File all documents and statements on a regular basis.

· Assist the Financial Systems Coordinator with ad hoc tasks.

· To ensure all ATED application are completed within the set deadline and timely payments of ATED related properties.

· Provide various reports to the Financial Controller as requested.

· Ensure that all sensitive data is dealt with confidentially.

· Any other duties as requested by the Financial Controller.


Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Abilities


· Proven experience in a similar finance or expenses role

· Educated to A Level standard as a minimum

· Studying towards ACCA/CIMA professional qualifications

· Excellent working knowledge of MS Office packages

· Strong numerical accuracy

· Working knowledge of VAT and exports

· Working knowledge of SAP Concur


Personal Attributes


· Flexible and adaptable attitude

· Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

· Ability to work independently or in a team

· Able to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues at all levels

· High attention to detail

· Strong organisation skills

· Trustworthy

· Honest

· Highly conscientious and hardworking

Skills Required

• COMMUNICATION
• MS Office