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
The Senior Consultant, VAT Recovery (“Senior Consultant”) works with a team based in the London office to provide global VAT advisory services to clients.
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 (both domestic and in some cases international) 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.
