Bookkeeping & VAT Manager

Curtis Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice is seeking a Bookkeeping & VAT Manager on the outskirts of Slough. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience, strong knowledge of UK VAT, and be skilled in online bookkeeping software. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and a friendly team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years accountancy practice experience.
• Solid experience with online bookkeeping software.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for bookkeeping and VAT clients.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns to HMRC (MTD).
• Be the first point of contact for allocated clients.

Skills

Knowledge of UK VAT rules

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

FreeAgent

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

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Bookkeeping & VAT Manager
£40,000 – £44,000
Slough (outskirts)
Full Time, Permanent
Ref: 690930

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 and responsibilities of this role will include:

• 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

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

• 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
• 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.

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.