Job Opportunity: Bookkeeping and VAT Assistant
We are currently seeking a Bookkeeping and VAT Assistant to join our dynamic team at Smith & Co Chartered Certified Accountants based in Lancaster. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent organisational skills, and have a keen eye for detail, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing weekly, monthly, and quarterly bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients.
- Maintaining accurate financial records using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns across a range of VAT schemes.
- Ensuring clients remain compliant with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
- Processing sales and purchase invoices, bank reconciliations, and maintaining accounts receivable and payable.
- Assisting clients with bookkeeping queries and providing support to improve their financial record keeping.
- Liaising with clients to obtain bookkeeping records and resolve accounting queries.
- Supporting the wider practice team with bookkeeping-related tasks and ensuring client deadlines are met.
Qualifications:
Whilst full training will be provided where necessary, the ideal candidate will have:
- Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice or a similar finance role.
- A good understanding of bookkeeping principles and VAT.
- Experience using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar.
- Familiarity with Making Tax Digital requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- A positive, proactive approach with a commitment to providing excellent client service.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for numbers and a desire to contribute to a thriving company, we invite you to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to the Smith & Co team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lancaster LA1 4XQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- bookkeeping: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
