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The role will have a strong focus on UK and international VAT compliance, VAT advisory support, tax accounting, and process improvement activities.\nWorking closely with finance, accounting, logistics, procurement, and external advisers, the Tax Accountant will play a key role in ensuring tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions while supporting business growth and maintaining a strong control environment.\nThe successful candidate will combine technical tax knowledge with strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving VAT risks and opportunities.\nWhat you'll do\nVAT Compliance & Reporting (Primary Focus)\nPrepare and review UK VAT returns in accordance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.\nSupport the preparation, review, and submission of foreign VAT returns across multiple jurisdictions.\nManage VAT reconciliations and ensure VAT accounts are accurately reflected in the general ledger.\nInvestigate VAT exceptions, anomalies, and data integrity issues identified through compliance reviews.\nReview import and export transactions to ensure correct VAT treatment.\nSupport VAT reclaim processes, including foreign VAT recovery opportunities.\nMaintain VAT compliance trackers and ensure statutory deadlines are met.\nLiaise with external advisers and tax authorities regarding VAT compliance matters.\nAssist with VAT audits, enquiries, and information requests.\nIdentify VAT risks and recommend practical solutions to improve compliance.\nVAT Advisory & Business Support\nProvide day-to-day VAT guidance to finance and operational teams.\nReview contracts, new business models, and transactions from a VAT perspective.\nSupport the implementation of VAT requirements within SAP and other business systems.\nAssist with cross-border supply chain projects and indirect tax planning initiatives.\nSupport business teams in understanding VAT impacts of customer and supplier transactions.\nTax Accounting\nPerform balance sheet reconciliations for VAT and other tax accounts.\nEnsure tax provisions and accruals are accurate and appropriately supported.\nAssist with month-end and year-end tax accounting processes.\nSupport external and internal audit requirements by maintaining robust documentation and audit trails.\nWider Tax Responsibilities\nSupport Corporation Tax compliance activities as required.\nAssist with withholding tax compliance and exemption certificate management.\nMaintain tax registers, trackers, and compliance documentation.\nProcess Improvement & Technology\nIdentify opportunities to automate manual tax processes.\nSupport enhancements to tax technology solutions, including SAP, Meridian, and compliance tools.\nParticipate in tax transformation and digitisation projects.\nDevelop and maintain process documentation to ensure audit readiness and knowledge retention.\nPromote best practice in tax controls and governance across the organisation.\nWhat you'll need\nEssential\nExperience in VAT compliance and reporting.\nGood understanding of UK VAT legislation and practical application.\nExperience with international VAT compliance.\nUnderstanding of import/export VAT and customs processes.\nExperience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred).\nStrong analytical and reconciliation skills.\nAdvanced Excel skills.\nExcellent attention to detail and organisational ability.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.\nDesirable\nExperience working in a multinational organisation.\nProfessional tax or accounting qualification (ATT, CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent), or working towards qualification.\nKey Competencies\nOwnership and accountability\nCommercial awareness\nAttention to detail\nProblem solving and analytical thinking\nStakeholder management\nCollaboration and teamwork\nContinuous improvement mindset\nCommitment to quality and compliance\nDevelopment Opportunities\nThis role provides exposure to:\nUK and international VAT compliance and advisory work.\nCross-border indirect tax projects.\nTax technology and automation initiatives.\nDirect interaction with external advisors and tax authorities.\nCareer progression towards Senior Tax Accountant, VAT Manager\nIdeal Candidate Profile\nA technically capable tax professional who enjoys solving VAT issues, improving processes, and working in an international environment. The individual will demonstrate strong ownership, attention to detail, and a desire to develop into a recognised VAT specialist within Computacenter.\nAbout us\nWe are a leading independent technology and services provider, trusted by large corporate and public sector organisations. We are a responsible business that believes in winning together for our people and our planet. We help our customers to source, transform and manage their technology infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling people and their business.\nWe’re a place where you can belong\nWith over 21,000 people across 22 countries, we are proud of our inclusive culture - where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and truly belong.\nYou’ll see this reflected in our recruitment process too. We aim to provide fair access to opportunities and an inclusive, barrier-free experience. All that matters to us is that you share our vision and values, and bring the skills and experience we need.\nAs a Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme. If you opt in and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you’ll be guaranteed an interview, and we’re happy to support any reasonable adjustments. 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