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Senior Accountant - VAT & International AP

Job in Stoke-on-trent, Stoke, Staffordshire, EX39, England, UK
Listing for: HAYS
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-13
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Financial Analyst
  • Accounting
    Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Stoke-on-trent

Senior Accountant - VAT & International APBased in Stoke-on-Trent Hybrid Up  to £50,000 + 10% bonus

Your new role
In this role, you will take ownership of VAT and indirect tax accuracy while supporting smooth accounts payable operations across both UK and overseas entities. You'll work closely with the Finance Manager to strengthen financial processes, enhance compliance, and drive improvements within VAT and purchase ledger activities. This position offers exposure to international operations, involvement in high volume financial tasks, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a fast paced, growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce timely monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT and regulatory filings.
  • Review VAT postings within the purchase ledger, correcting issues and guiding the team on improvements.
  • Provide operational support and absence cover for colleagues involved in overseas purchase ledger and tax processing.
  • Drive improvements to VAT and AP procedures, aligning with current regulatory expectations and internal quality standards.
  • Collaborate with the in house tax team to identify areas of risk and implement practical mitigation strategies.
  • Oversee weekly multi currency payment runs for overseas entities.
What you'll need to succeed
  • CIMA/ACCA qualified desirable - finalist or strategic level study will be considered
  • Demonstrable experience preparing VAT returns; international VAT exposure is an advantage.
  • Comfortable handling high volume data with accuracy and meeting tight reporting deadlines.
  • Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
  • Excellent Excel capability, including formulas, analysis, and pivot tables.
  • Experience managing multi currency payment processes.
What you'll get in return
  • Up to £54k DOE + 10% bonus
  • Hybrid work - 2 days from home
  • 7.5% pension
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday + buy/sell scheme
  • £5 canteen spend
  • Gym membership
  • + other excellent benefits
What you need to do now

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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