Assistant Accountant (Tax – UK CoE)

Full job description
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering unparalleled opportunities for individuals in search of a rewarding career. We offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and to shape the world to benefit future generations and the environment. At AtkinsRéalis, we're proud to say that the great work we do is thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise, and knowledge. When you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

Job Summary:

This position is part of the Accounting Department. The main activities are the assistance of the preparation of the quarterly VAT return, preparations of the Swiss and Irish VAT returns and the monthly CIS submissions.

Key Relationships:

Internal- other members of the Accounting Department, other departments within the UK Centre of Excellence (CoE), the broader Finance community, operational staff.

Your purpose:

Monthly calculation and submission of CIS Returns.
Preparation of monthly VAT returns for UK, Irish Swiss registrations.
Assisting the Tax Accountant with completion of the quarterly VAT returns.
Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Approving CIS invoices in Markview, calculating the labour/material split for Net Rated CIS registered subcontractors.
Approving payment runs for CIS Registered Subcontractors.
Assisting the Tax Accountant with the preparation of the annual corporate CT packs.
Creating and uploading Legal Packs for AtkinsRéalis.
Ad hoc projects/tasks.
Person Specification:

Technical and Professional Experience-

The candidate should be AAT qualified.
The candidate must have a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Sound understanding of computer systems – ability to adapt quickly to using new systems.
The candidate should have experience of working in accounting environment.
A knowledge of Oracle.
Behavioural Competencies-

The candidate should demonstrate the following skills:

Attention to detail- ability to work to a high degree of accuracy.
Organised- ability to prioritise workload to achieve daily tasks and meet deadlines.
Team worker- willingly cooperates and supports all team members and appreciates being part of a wider SSF team.
Initiative- able to think about work resolutions with minimum supervision.
Communication- recognising, selecting and using appropriate channels of communication in Professional manner.
Task focused- able to process, manage and follow up all work assigned to them.
Problem Solving- Identifies, owns and follows problems through to resolution.
Analytical- approaches tasks in a logical manner to identify and analyse data or rectify problems.
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More about us:

AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.

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