Assistant Accountant

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There has never been a better time to join our Finance team at Torbay Council. We have a real momentum building with a shared sense of purpose and ambition.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Corporate Finance service team for an Assistant Accountant - VAT. This is a varied and engaging role offering exposure to a wide range of technical VAT responsibilities within a local authority environment.

The role includes, but is not limited to:

• Preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns.
• Assisting with reconciliations between VAT ledger accounts and HMRC reclaim totals.
• Responding to routine VAT coding and treatment queries from finance colleagues and service areas.
• Supporting the preparation of schedules and evidence for internal and external audit, including HMRC information requests.
• Assisting with the maintenance and update of VAT policy documents and procedure notes.
• Contributing to the effective management of daily cashflow activities.

This role sits within a highly specialist and technical area of finance (VAT), providing an excellent opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of VAT legislation and its application within a complex public sector setting. You will join a supportive and experienced team, with access to structured training, on-the-job learning, and opportunities for professional study.

As part of this role, you will be supported to build your expertise and progress within this specialist field, with a clear pathway towards more senior VAT role. This makes the role an ideal opportunity for someone looking to establish and grow a career in a technical area of public sector finance.

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