Location
Torquay
Posted
June 09, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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There has never been a better time to join our Finance team at Torbay Council. We have a real momentum building with a shared sense of purpose and ambition.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Corporate Finance service team for an Assistant Accountant - VAT. This is a varied and engaging role offering exposure to a wide range of technical VAT responsibilities within a local authority environment.
The role includes, but is not limited to:
- Preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns.
- Assisting with reconciliations between VAT ledger accounts and HMRC reclaim totals.
- Responding to routine VAT coding and treatment queries from finance colleagues and service areas.
- Supporting the preparation of schedules and evidence ...