The Senior Consultant, VAT Recovery works with a team based in the London office to provide global VAT advisory services to clients.

Benefits include:

• Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)
• Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Accelerated Career Path
• Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

Why Ryan?

Competitive Compensation and Benefits, Home Office Stipend, Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet), Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement, LinkedIn Learning Subscription, Flexible Work Environment, Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service, Accelerated Career Path, Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

Duties And Responsibilities

• Regularly uses Ryan’s bespoke software, eReview, to analyze large quantities of data to identify VAT recovery opportunities.
• Analyzes AP and General Ledger reports and reconciliations of the VAT General Ledgers to the VAT returns.
• Works with internal and client Information Technology personnel to extract Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) data.
• Visits client premises to extract invoices, verify accounting treatment of transactions and present reports.
• Prepares formal correspondence to the Tax Authorities on behalf of clients.
• Drafts reports for clients on results of VAT recovery projects.
• Prepares status reports, internal updates, project trackers, and related documentation.
• Coordinates VAT recovery projects with European partners.
• Maintains involvement with compliance projects such as VAT registration and VAT return preparation.
• Maintains involvement with Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and general business process reviews and documenting findings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. Two to five years of experience as a VAT Accountant is ideal, or two to five years accounting experience with a focus on VAT is required

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office product suite, with an in-depth knowledge of reporting macros in Excel and Access.

Certificates And Licenses

Valid driver’s license required.

Work Environment

• Standard indoor working environment.
• Position requires regular interaction with employees and clients both in person and via e-mail and telephone.
• Position potentially offers the ability to work from home occasionally and for flexible hours.
• As many of our team members and clients are based in different time zones, occasional out-of-hours’ time may be necessary to accommodate calls.
• Independent travel requirement: occasional international and domestic travel.