VAT Accountant - Interim
Hamilton Woods350 - 400 per day Hybrid - Coventry
An excellent interim opportunity within a large, complex, and growing organisation, supporting a key division with statutory reporting, VAT, and wider regulatory requirements across the UK and Europe.
This role would suit a hands-on, technically strong qualified accountant who enjoys ownership, stakeholder interaction, and improving processes in a fast-moving environment.
The Role
You will take end-to-end responsibility for statutory and VAT reporting across multiple legal entities, acting as a key point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparation and submission of statutory accounts for multiple legal entities
Ownership of VAT compliance across the group (monthly, quarterly, and annual returns)
Intrastat and wider regulatory reporting across EMEA
Full responsibility for international entities, ensuring accounting and tax obligations are met on time
Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations
Weekly cash flow forecasting for European businesses
Acting as the main liaison with external auditors, corporate tax advisors, and internal tax teams
Supporting month-end close and ensuring all reporting deadlines are achieved
Driving process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and controls
Supporting audits by providing accurate, timely financial information
Ad hoc project support as required
About You
You will be a confident, delivery-focused finance professional with strong statutory and VAT experience.
Essential experience:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA) - practice or industry background
Strong statutory reporting experience across EMEA entities
Solid VAT compliance experience, including complex and multi-entity environments
Experience working with international entities and intercompany processes
Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders across finance and non-finance teams
Proven ability to improve processes and implement best practice
Able to work autonomously and take ownership in an interim capacity
Why Apply?
Clearly defined scope with real ownership
Exposure to a complex, international finance environment
Opportunity to add value through process improvement
Hybrid working model
Competitive day rate and a well-supported finance team