Description
As a Bookkeeping and VAT Assistant, you will work alongside a team of experienced and supportive professionals who will guide and develop you in a collaborative and professional environment. You will gain exposure to a diverse client portfolio across a range of sectors, supporting with day‑to‑day bookkeeping tasks and VAT compliance.
Department
VAT
Location
Dunfermline
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a portfolio of bookkeeping and VAT clients, sending information requests and chasers.
* Regular contact with your clients to build relationships.
* Preparation of bookkeeping and VAT returns for your clients.
* Assistance with ad‑hoc client queries, supporting the client managers.
* Occasionally carry out visits to clients’ premises to extract necessary information to prepare VAT returns for review by the VAT manager.
* At times, support the wider team with preparation of the year‑end accounts for your client.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Ability to use or learn accounting software and systems operated by clients as appropriate (e.g. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks).
* Strong basic accounting knowledge is required.
* Good understanding of Microsoft Office software, e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, and other packages relevant to the role.
* May be required to attend courses (internal and external) to aid you in fulfilling your role.
Job Benefits
* 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service).
* Study support and ongoing training.
* Hybrid and smart working options.
* Buy and sell annual leave.
* Discounted shopping platform.
* Life assurance.
* Pension plan.
* Healthcare options.
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