VAT Assistant
Core
Maintaining bookkeeping records, preparing VAT and Making Tax Digital returns, and supporting compliance and advisory work for SME clients.
Role type
Junior IC VAT assistant
Builds
Accurate and timely financial records and tax submissions for clients
Domain
Accounting and Tax (VAT)
Required skills
Bookkeeping, VAT compliance, Cloud accounting software (Xero, Dext), Invoice processing, Journal entries, Month-end/year-end processing, Client liaison, HMRC compliance
Preferred skills
Management of multiple clients, Attention to detail, Organizational skills, Communication, Excel proficiency
Technologies
Xero, Dext, Excel
Responsibilities
Processing sales and purchase invoices, bank transactions, and journal entries; Preparing and submitting VAT returns; Liaising directly with clients to resolve bookkeeping queries; Supporting accountants with the preparation of management and statutory accounts.
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC