Bookeeper

Armstrong Knight; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in City Of London is seeking a candidate experienced in VAT preparation and bookkeeping. Responsibilities include liaising with departments, contacting HMRC, and processing VAT returns. Strong communication skills and knowledge of making tax digital rules are key requirements. This role is suited for individuals who can work under pressure and meet deadlines, offering a dynamic environment for personal and team accountability.

Qualifications

• Experience with VAT preparation and bookkeeping is essential.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of making tax digital rules.

Responsibilities

• Liaising internally with other departments regarding client matters.
• Contacting HMRC and other professional firms.
• Processing and filing quarterly VAT returns.
• Assisting team members.
• Working towards personal targets on a monthly basis.

Skills

VAT preparation

bookkeeping

verbal communication

written communication

interpersonal skills

handling pressure

teamwork

independence

Tools

Xero

Quickbooks

Job description

Liaising internally with other departments regarding client matters

Key responsibilities include:

• contacting HMRC and other professional firms
• processing and filing quarterly VAT returns
• assisting team members

Personal and team responsibilities:

• working towards personal targets on a monthly basis
• ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines

Requirements:

• experience with VAT preparation and bookkeeping is essential
• strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
• thorough knowledge of making tax digital rules
• knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, Quickbooks etc.