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VAT Accountant - Interim

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Posted on Jun 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Coventry, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£350 - £400 Daily
Temporary
VAT Accountant - Interim Statutory Reporting & VAT Accountant

£350 - £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

Reference: 225269193

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VAT Accountant - Interim

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Posted on Jun 19, 2026 by CV-Library

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Coventry, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£350 - £400 Daily
Temporary
VAT Accountant - Interim Statutory Reporting & VAT Accountant

£350 - £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
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Reference: 225269193

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