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VAT Accountant | Build your tax career without the London commute Want to develop your VAT career in a global business - without the daily commute into London? This Colchester-based role offers international exposure, hybrid working, and clear progression opportunities. The Opportunity As part of a global Tax & Financial Accounting team, you’ll take ownership of VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions while supporting wider statutory reporting. It’s a highly visible role with the chance to strengthen your technical expertise and stakeholder skills. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and submit UK and overseas VAT returns, • Submit EC Sales Lists and the annual PSA return, • Review and prepare balance sheet reconciliations, • Support and review the work of junior team members, • Provide information and support on ad hoc projects and stakeholder requests Key Requirements • Experience preparing VAT returns (UK and/or overseas), • Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships, • Organised and proactive, with strong attention to detail What’s in it for you? • Hybrid working: 3+ days in the Colchester office, with flexibility at home, • 25 days holiday (rising with service) + birthday leave + option to work abroad for up to 4 weeks, • Private medical cover, share scheme, wellbeing support, and more, • Career development with training, mentoring, and LinkedIn Learning Why apply? If you’re looking for your next VAT role and want to combine technical responsibility with career development - without the London commute - this is an excellent opportunity. 👉 Apply now to take the next step in your VAT career.