You’ll be a key part of the team, ensuring clean, accurate financial records, streamlining reporting, and helping drive business decisions through insightful analysis. You will be responsible for managing day‑to‑day bookkeeping tasks, maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and managing financial operations of the business including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, CIS returns, and monthly reporting.
Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate books across all ledgers (sales, purchases, bank, journals)
* Perform regular bank reconciliations and ensure timely month‑end close
* Process supplier invoices, match them to POs / delivery notes, and process payment runs
* Manage accounts receivable, overdue payments, and credit control
* Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns, ensuring compliance with Making Tax Digital
* Support payroll input and reconciliation
* Assist in year‑end preparations and liaise with external accountants
* Track project‑level costs accurately for margin analysis
* Record retentions and variations appropriately
* Liaise with project teams to capture site costs and purchase orders in real time
* Prepare and process expense reports and bank reconciliations
* Maintain up‑to‑date records of financial data and ensure data integrity
* Collaborate with team members to ensure timely month‑end and year‑end close
* Provide financial reports and summaries as required, including budget tracking and financial forecasting
* Respond to financial queries and provide support for audits
* Maintain compliance with company policies and relevant accounting regulations
Proclinical is seeking a UK VAT Accountant for a contract role based in Liverpool. This position is part of the Tax COE Europe team and focuses on managing VAT reporting compliance for various European and international markets. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate VAT reporting and compliance.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Deep understanding of CIS and construction financial processes
* Solid grasp of VAT, double‑entry bookkeeping, and financial compliance
* Proficient in Excel / Sheets
* High attention to detail, organised, and deadline‑driven
* Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Ability to work independently and remotely with minimal supervision
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Familiarity with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, etc.)
Desirable
* Experience with job costing, WIP reports, and project‑based accounting
* Familiarity with other Zoho apps (Zoho CRM, Zoho Projects)
* AAT qualified or equivalent bookkeeping certification
* Experience supporting senior management with financial insights
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