VAT – Accounts Assistant

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a VAT – Accounts Assistant to handle VAT returns and general accounts preparation. The ideal candidate will have experience with Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks and be detail-oriented and analytical. The position offers an annual salary of c £27,000 – £30,000, study support for AAT or CIMA, a hybrid working model, and various benefits including holiday, bonuses, and social events.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Study support for AAT or CIMA

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

On-site car parking

Quarterly social events

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing VAT returns and reconciling accounts.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage queries from clients and suppliers.
• AAT or CIMA study support available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT returns with accuracy.
• Reconcile VAT control accounts regularly.
• Assist with financial audits and maintain clear records.
• Process sales and purchase invoices.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Numeric and analytical

Organizational skills

Experience with Xero/Sage/QuickBooks

Job description

Recruitment Solutions (NW) are working with our Client in Bury – due to the acquisition of a new Group Company they are looking to appoint a VAT – Accounts Assistant.

THE ROLE OF THE VAT – ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Will report to the Finance Controller – your role will be to prepare / submit and reconcile VAT returns. The role will combine general Accounts preparation and VAT Preparation and Submission.

• Preparing VAT Returns – collate Sales and Purchase Invoices to calculate VAT – experience of Xero / Sage or QuickBooks will be needed
• Submitting Returns – digital Filing of VAT Returns
• Reconciling Accounts – on a regular basis across the VAT Control Accounts – matching Returns to Bank Statements
• Maintaining Records – to create and maintain a clear Audit Trail
• Query Management – from Clients / Suppliers and HMRC
• Assisting with Audits – preparing Files and Documents for annual Financial and Tax Audits
• General Accounts support – processing Invoices – Sales and Purchase Ledgers / Assisting with Payroll and supporting Month and Year End

The role of the VAT – Accounts Assistant role is for a character who is detail orientated – who is numeric and analytical and who is highly organized.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS THE VAT – ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

• Annual Salary of c £27,000 – £30,000 – doe
• Annual performance related Bonus and Salary review
• Study Support for AAT or CIMA studies
• Hybrid Working
• On site car parking
• 25 Days Holiday PLUS Bank Hols
• Quarterly Social Events

If you are interested in this job role please submit your application, alternatively you can give us a call to be the first to apply

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements