Statutory VAT & Regulatory Reporting Accountant

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today! 

This role will manage the VAT return submissions and reconciliations and be responsible for the timely submission of the assigned legal entities VAT returns (including corresponding payments to local authorities), completion of tax returns and payments as well as the related balance sheet account reconciliations for VAT and Tax, intrastats reporting, EC Sales and other regulatory reporting required locally. The role will be responsible for the preparation and submission of regulatory and compliance reports and coordinating with tax advisors and regulators to file tax returns. The role will also support the preparation of statutory reports and coordinate audits.   

Your Impact: 

• Complete assigned entities VAT returns (including monthly, quarterly, bi-monthly and annual) and corresponding preparation of paperwork for payment. No late or mis-filing penalties.  
• Prepare the related balance sheet reconciliations for VAT and Tax and prepare the related journals to clear the balance sheet reconciling items.  
• Complete intrastat reporting and other statutory and regulatory reporting Key point of contact between the business, tax team and local authorities.  
• Establish and manage strong relationship with tax team, external auditors, external tax advisors and other key stakeholders.  
• Supporting the manager with common processes, and other adhoc projects to drive efficiency and quality improvements within team. 

Your Experience and Qualification: 

• 2-5+ years' experience in VAT returns, Intrastat reporting, EC Sales and other regulatory reporting. Hold a relevant tax or equivalent accounting qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA or CIMA).  
• Must have practical VAT experience in an advisory, tax authority and/or industry role   
• Must have experience in preparing and/or reviewing VAT returns and an understanding of overseas legislation/requirements.  
• Dealing and managing stakeholders remotely.  
• Capable of working independently with strong attention to detail. 

Your Benefits:  

• Hybrid/Remote working    
• Competitive bonus scheme    
• 26 days annual leave + additional privileged leave and ability to buy up to 5 days annual leave.    
• Pension scheme, life assurance and Group Income Protection.    
• AXA private healthcare is available.    
• Retail discounts vouchers, EAP, and access to the Yu life Wellbeing App (free and unlimited 24/7 UK-based GPs + free will service).   
    

Your Workplace:  

You will work Hybrid/Remote from our Stoneleigh, Warwickshire site.    
 
We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.  

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!