Job Role: VAT Accountant Hours: Monday to Friday, 35-hour week. Location: Chester (CH4) Pay: 23.46 per hourManpower is pleased to be recruiting for one of our major clients for a VAT Accountant based in Chester. This is a temporary position to cover a 9 month period.POSITION PURPOSE This role sits within the Tax COE Europe team. The 2 main aspects of the role are: To take responsibility 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.In addition, the successful candidate is expected to maintain a constant awareness of local VAT legislation and act as a real internal consultant to satisfy stakeholder expectations.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 Preparation of VAT General Ledger reconciliation and follow up on issues and open items Reconciliation of GL sales to reported VAT sales and follow ..... full job details .....