VAT Accountant

Salary: Grade 7 (£37,099 - £44,263 p.a. depending on experience)

This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not apply.  We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date published. 

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you like variety and enjoy a challenge? Can you focus on the timely and efficient delivery of the day to day tax compliance while simultaneously fostering and maintaining effective relationships to support strategic priorities? Are you experienced in engaging with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you highly organised with a flexible and positive approach to problem solving? 

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.   Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

You will play a key role in enabling the team to meet the University’s tax compliance obligations, undertaking data analysis and providing advice on a range of tax issues. You will be supported by the Department’s technical support and will be responsible for ensuring compliance requirements continue to be met against the backdrop of the University’s changing environment, including meeting the requirements of making tax digital (MTD).

This is a fantastic opportunity for personal and professional development for the right candidate, building on your existing expertise and acquiring new skills. 

What we offer in return:

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Joanne Rodger, Group and International Tax Manager

Email: j.rodger@leeds.ac.uk

Further details:

• Candidate Brief