Interim VAT Accountant

VAT Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

Location: Leeds / Hybrid

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (9-12 months)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We're working with a well-established global business with a strong and growing reputation for delivering high-quality VAT and tax work to recruit a VAT Accountant. Due to maternity leave, a fixed-term contract opportunity has arisen, supporting both VAT compliance and advisory activity.

The role is based in Leeds city centre, offering a great location with easy access for candidates based in the North West or Yorkshire who are comfortable commuting twice a week. With impressive, modern, open-plan offices, the business has clearly invested in creating an excellent working environment for its employees.

This is a hands-on role, offering broad VAT exposure within a high-quality, commercially focused environment.

The role will include:

• Preparation and review of UK VAT returns
• Supporting VAT compliance and reporting obligations
• Advising on day-to-day VAT queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Assisting with VAT projects (e.g. partial exemption, land & property, special schemes)
• Supporting VAT accounting and reconciliations where required
• Liaising with HMRC and other stakeholders as needed

About you:

• Proven UK VAT experience (practice or industry background)
• Strong understanding of VAT compliance and technical issues
• Comfortable managing your own workload
• Confident communicator with a pragmatic approach
• Qualified or qualified-by-experience considered

Why consider this role?

• Opportunity to work within a reputable global business
• Varied VAT work with both compliance and advisory exposure
• Flexible working and supportive team culture
• A strong FTC option for someone seeking quality, interesting work

Unfortunately, the client is unable to offer sponsorship

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch - David Clamp - HW Finance