Assistant Accountant (VAT)

Sheridan Maine; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Birmingham is seeking a permanent Assistant Accountant (VAT) to join their team. Ideal for a Part Qualified Accountant pursuing certification, this role offers remote work with essential responsibilities in VAT returns and support tasks. Benefits include study support and more, within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Study support

Qualifications

• Part-qualified and pursuing ICAEW, CIMA, or ACCA certification.
• Experience and knowledge of VAT.
• Proficient in Excel and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file UK VAT returns.
• Support month-end close tasks and journal entries.
• Address internal/external audit queries.

Skills

VAT knowledge

Computer skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Part-Qualified Accountant (actively pursuing ICAEW, CIMA, or ACCA certification)

Tools

SAGE X3

Job description

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Our client in Birmingham is actively seeking a permanent Assistant Accountant (VAT) to join their team. This role is an excellent opportunity for a Part Qualified Accountant (or QBE) to join an organisation that offers benefits, including study support.

The role is primarily remote, but candidates must reside near the NEC.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant (VAT) include:

• Prepare and file UK VAT returns and coordinate with international firms for overseas VAT returns.
• Support the manager with lease accounting.
• Address queries and data requests from internal and external audits and tax departments.
• Perform month-end close tasks, including preparing and entering journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide analysis and documentation for the parent company.
• Cover for the manager and other assistant accountants during absences.
• Engage in continuous improvement, updating SOPs and process notes, and sharing best practices.
• Perform various other ad-hoc accounting duties as needed.

Job Details

Our client in Birmingham is actively seeking a permanent Assistant Accountant (VAT) to join their team. This presents a great opportunity for a Part Qualified Accountant (or QBE) to join an organisation that offers a number of benefits, including study support.

The role is primarily remote, but candidates must reside near the NEC.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant (VAT) will include:

• Prepare and file UK VAT returns and coordinate with international firms for overseas VAT returns.
• Handle basic VAT queries.
• Support the manager with lease accounting.
• Address queries and data requests from internal and external audits and tax departments.
• Perform month-end close tasks, including preparing and entering journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide analysis and documentation for the parent company.
• Cover for the manager and other assistant accountants during absences.
• Engage in continuous improvement, updating SOPs and process notes, and sharing best practices.
• Perform various other ad-hoc accounting duties as needed.

The successful Assistant Accountant (VAT) will require:

• Part-Qualified and actively pursuing ICAEW, CIMA, or ACCA certification.
• Experience and knowledge of VAT.
• Experience in various finance department tasks.
• Proficient in computer skills, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with SAGE X3 is desirable.

If you’re passionate about this position or keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.