Job Description

• Posted: 9 hours ago
• Reference: Pharmanovia_1694018673
• Title: Apprentice Accountant - Indirect Tax
• Type: Permanent
• Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

• Start Date: ASAP
• Skills Required: Commercial Launches, Product Acquisitions, New Developments, Strategy
• Industry: Accountancy
• Location: London, England
• Salary: Negotiable

Apprentice Accountant - Indirect Tax

FTC 18-24 months

London (hybrid: 3 days office/2 days home)

This apprenticeship would appeal to anyone who is interested in developing a career in accountancy.

Are you looking for an opportunity to join an international business that will support your development and encourage your professional growth. Join us to help improve peoples\' lives and make healthcare better for everyone!

Apprenticeships play an important role at Pharmanovia and as part of the team you can expect to be involved in a wide variety of tasks covering both VAT compliance and VAT advisory. The role will report directly into the Senior Indirect Tax Manager and will be expected to work closely with relevant business departments.

This apprenticeship will help you understand the complex accounting disciplines including indirect tax, management accounting, costing, spreadsheets for accounting and financial processes. As part of this apprenticeship you will undertake a qualification in Accountancy. You will also gain valuable work experience within our business learning the importance of accounting within a business setting.

Company background:

Pharmanovia is a dynamic, fast-growing international pharmaceutical company with a portfolio of over 20 brands across more than 140 markets. Our mission is to improve patient health globally through the revitalisation of niche, tried-and-trusted medicines.

Since its inception in 2013, Pharmanovia has grown consistently year on year, focusing on delivering high-quality branded prescription medicines to patients, prescribers, and healthcare providers across the world. A people business with a strong, supportive culture that encourages innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, our team comprises over 300 employees and 29 nationalities, operating from offices in the UK, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, U.A.E., India, Singapore, Italy, and South Korea.

Our core behaviours are:

• We act decisively but we never compromise on quality.
• We keep our promises and do as we say.
• We value our heritage and foster an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We reinvest in our future - in our products, our brands and our people.
• We give back to our communities.

What you will be doing:

• Aggregating data required to be submitted for numerous VAT registrations worldwide
• Supporting VAT Senior Analyst in ensuring VAT returns, supplementary declarations, EC sales lists etc. are filed accurately and on time
• Supporting VAT Senior Analyst in submitting requests and ensure all payments are made on time
• Ownership, reconciliation, and review of nominal ledgers relating to VAT and transactions to ensure they have the correct VAT coding
• Ensuring that all Import and Export documentation requirements are met
• Supporting the development of new business improvement processes
• Supporting company auditing processes, checking for compliance and identifying areas for improvement
• Projects ad-hoc as required to ensure compliance in all areas indirect tax related
• Managing various administration

What are we looking for?

You don\'t need to have any previous experience although you should have English, Mathematics and at least three other qualifications (Grade A-C). Candidates who have successfully completed a relevant Foundation Apprenticeship will also be considered.

You will also need:

• Excellent IT skills and advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Organisational skills
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible with working hours

Applicants should live within a reasonable commutable distance to London.

We offer a competitive salary plus bonus and rewards package including holiday, health & wellbeing program, employee recognition awards, social events, pension scheme and hybrid working.

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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