Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* Manage a portfolio of book-keeping and VAT clients, sending information requests and chasers.
* Regular contact with your clients to build relationships
* Preparation of book-keeping and VAT returns for your clients
* Assistance with ad-hoc client queries supporting the client managers
* Occasionally carry out visits to client’s premises to extract necessary information to prepare VAT returns for review by VAT manager
* At times, support the wider team with preparation of the year end accounts for your client
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Ability to use/learn accounting software and systems operated by clients as appropriate (e.g. Xero, Sage, Quickbooks etc)
* Strong basic accounting knowledge is required.
* To have a good understanding of relevant Microsoft Office software, e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel and any other packages relevant to the role
* You may from time to time be required to attend courses (internal and external) to aid you in the capacity to fulfil your role
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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