CK Group are recruiting for a VAT Accountant, to join a global pharmaceutical company, on a contract basis for 9 months.Salary: Paying up to £23.46 per hour PAYE (inside IR35).VAT Accountant Role:

• To be responsible for and to manage VAT reporting compliance requirements for a group of markets within Europe region and other international markets, as required, ensuring internal and external deadlines are met.
• To provide advice on VAT compliance related queries, coordinating with external and internal stakeholders where necessary.
• Preparation of monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly or annual VAT returns and other indirect tax returns (sales listings, domestic listings, purchase listings, Intrastat, SAF-T) using Excel and/or indirect tax return preparation tool technology.
• Preparing and requesting necessary VAT submission approvals from internal stakeholders and following up on VAT payment requests and archiving documentation after submissions are completed.

Your Background:

• 2+ years experience of VAT compliance in at least one jurisdiction in a multi-national tax environment or equivalent.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle is advantageous.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Fluency in English.

Company: Our client is the global leader in enabling pharma, biotech, and consumer health partners to optimize product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply for patients around the world. They have the goal of putting patients first and to help people around the world live better and healthier lives.Location: This role is based at our clients site in Chester, with hybrid working (50/50 office/home).Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference in all correspondence.Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news. INDKA