Job Title: VAT & Senior Bookkeeper Location: Stevenage Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 Hours: Monday to Friday Contract Type: Permanent Overview: Are you a VAT specialist ready to lead a team and take ownership of client portfolios? We’re recruiting on behalf of a highly reputable accountancy firm based near Stevenage, seeking an experienced VAT & Senior Bookkeeper to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is not just another bookkeeping role — the firm is specifically looking for someone who lives and breathes VAT. You’ll be the central figure managing all things VAT-related, advising clients, reviewing returns, and ensuring compliance, while also supporting and developing a small team of bookkeepers. Key Responsibilities: VAT Leadership: Take full responsibility for VAT compliance and advisory across a broad client base. Client Support: Act as the primary contact for all client queries relating to VAT and bookkeeping. Team Supervision: Lead, train, and mentor a team of junior bookkeeping staff. Review & Oversight: Ensure all bookkeeping work is accurate, timely, and aligned with current regulations. Process Development: Identify and implement ways to improve VAT workflows and client service Requirements: AAT Level 3 qualified (or equivalent qualification) Minimum 3 years in an accountancy practice, with a strong emphasis on VAT Proven experience managing or reviewing VAT returns Confident using Xero Strong leadership and organisational skills Must be commutable to Stevenage (this is an on-site role) Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted. Smart10 is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy focused on the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements across a select group of business sectors. In order to keep up to date and search for all our active jobs, please visit our website, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to Smart10’s Privacy