Bookkeeping & VAT Manager

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice near Slough is seeking a Bookkeeping & VAT Manager. The role involves managing bookkeeping and VAT clients, preparing VAT returns, and ensuring client retention. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in accountancy and strong knowledge of UK VAT regulations, along with proficiency in various online bookkeeping platforms.

Benefits

Flexible working

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years accountancy practice experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK VAT regulations.
• Experience with online bookkeeping software.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all bookkeeping and VAT clients.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns to HMRC.
• Develop relationships with clients to ensure retention.

Skills

UK VAT rules knowledge

Online bookkeeping software

Client relations

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

FreeAgent

Xero

Sage

Quickbooks

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Bookkeeping & VAT Manager within a well-established accountancy practice on the outskirts of Slough. This firm enjoys a high staff retention. This role will be within a friendly team, predominantly working on a mixed portfolio of SME clients.

As Bookkeeping & VAT Manager the main functions of this role will include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for all bookkeeping and VAT clients.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns to HMRC (MTD).
• VAT registrations and de-registrations.
• Helping with accounts or Personal Tax Returns during quieter VAT quarters.
• Be the first point of contact for allocated clients, responding to various client enquiries in an accurate and timely manner.
• Stay up to date with VAT legislation and advise clients on compliance.
• Develop an ongoing, effective relationship with clients and ensure retention of clients.
• Working within a team to ensure deadlines are met and be able to work independently.

Essential Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 5 years accountancy practice experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UK VAT rules and regulations.
• Have a solid experience of online bookkeeping software e.g. FreeAgent, Xero, Sage, Quickbooks and other online bookkeeping software.
• Experience with partial exemption for VAT.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Be an amiable team player.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be highly organised with attention to detail.

As Bookkeeping & VAT Manager the successful candidate will bring with them, significant experience from a similar role within a practice environment.

To be considered for this position, applicants will satisfy the following:

Essential Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 5 years accountancy practice experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UK VAT rules and regulations.
• Have a solid experience of online bookkeeping software e.g. FreeAgent, Xero, Sage, Quickbooks and other online bookkeeping software.
• Experience with partial exemption for VAT.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Be an amiable team player.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be highly organised with attention to detail.

In return for your skills and commitment, this firm will offer a competitive salary, depending upon experience, flexible working, and a friendly and supportive working environment.

We can only accept applications from candidates that have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.