VAT Assistant - Hybrid, Cloud Bookkeeping & VAT Returns

Xeinadin; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holiday

Additional annual leave days

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Xeinadin is hiring a VAT Assistant for our Macclesfield office. You will maintain bookkeeping records, prepare VAT returns (and Making Tax Digital where applicable), support compliance and advisory work, and build strong client relationships.

The role requires strong VAT experience, attention to detail, and proficiency with cloud accounting tools such as Xero and Dext. Hybrid work model with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience handling bookkeeping and VAT tasks for multiple clients.
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with cloud accounting software (Xero, Dext, etc.).
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide bookkeeping and VAT services ensuring accurate records.
• Maintain client accounting records using cloud software (Xero, Dext).
• Process invoices, bank transactions, and journal entries.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Communicate with clients to resolve queries and gather information.
• Assist with management and statutory accounts preparation.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.

Skills

Strong bookkeeping

VAT experience

Client relationships

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Knowledge of VAT basics

Tools

Xero

Dext

Excel

Job description

Xeinadin is hiring a VAT Assistant for our Macclesfield office. You will maintain bookkeeping records, prepare VAT returns (and Making Tax Digital where applicable), support compliance and advisory work, and build strong client relationships.

The role requires strong VAT experience, attention to detail, and proficiency with cloud accounting tools such as Xero and Dext. Hybrid work model with competitive benefits is offered.