VAT Compliance Assistant

Harrison Beale & Owen Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent accountancy firm in Coventry is seeking a detail-oriented VAT Compliance Assistant to join its expanding VAT team. The role offers career progression opportunities and involves maintaining client financial records, preparing VAT returns, and interacting with clients. Candidates who are eager to learn and detail-oriented are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Quarterly bonus schemes

Free car parking

Employee discount platform

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Funded CPD courses

Internal promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or accounts preparation would be beneficial.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Eager to learn and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate client financial records for VAT compliance.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns ensuring statutory compliance.
• Assist in reviewing VAT calculations and manage client queries.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Accountif Software

Job description

Salary:Competitive and dependent on experience.

Hours: Permanent, Monday to Friday, 36.5 hours per week. Part-time will also be considered.

HB&O is an award-winning, independent accountancy firm undergoing significant growth and expansion. We are now looking for a detail-oriented and dedicated VAT Compliance Assistant to join our expert VAT advisory team.

If you are looking to build a career in an established accountancy firm without training as an accountant, our VAT department could be the perfect fit. As a VAT Compliance Assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your expertise in VAT compliance and advisory, opening the door to a rewarding and varied career.

Job Description:

As part of our expanding VAT team, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the Head of VAT and VAT Managers, gaining exposure to a variety of complex compliance tasks and VAT advisory work.

While prior experience in VAT or tax legislation is not essential, some previous experience of bookkeeping or accounts preparation would be beneficial. We are looking for someone eager to learn, with a strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client financial records, ensuring VAT transactions are correctly recorded.
• Allocate payments and ensure VAT liabilities and recoveries are accurately accounted for.
• Assist in preparing and submitting VAT returns in full compliance with statutory requirements, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing detailed VAT calculations to ensure compliance with tax regulations and deadlines.
• Build strong, professional relationships with clients, providing support to offer clear and prompt responses to queries and requests.
• Signpost client queries and collaborate with internal teams to support in the timely resolution and the provision of solutions.
• Attend client meetings alongside VAT Managers and the Head of VAT, taking comprehensive notes to format for project records.
• Ensure client records are properly filed- in line with department procedures- on internal systems.
• Update internal systems to monitor the progress of VAT submissions and other key tasks, ensuring smooth workflow.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office and Accountif Software packages
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiasm and ambition to succeed.
• Previous experience of bookkeeping or accounts preparation would be beneficial
• Clear opportunity for career progression
• Flexi-hours – we have core hours from 9:30am to 4:30pm, then work the rest around your schedule
• 2pm finish every Friday
• Quarterly bonus schemes
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Free car parking
• Employee discount platform
• Wellbeing strategy and dedicated wellbeing team
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Funded CPD courses

If you think that you would be interested in talking to us about this role, please click here and attach a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the position.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Flexi-hours

We have core hours from 9.30 to 4.30, then work the rest around your schedule.

Internal Promotion Opportunities

Once qualified, we have a graded management system so there is always somewhere to move up internally.

Free Car Parking

No one wants to try and find a parking space before your first morning coffee. We’ve got plenty of parking at both our offices.

Employee Discount Platform

From your supermarket shop to holidays you can save with our exclusive discount programme.

Please Note:

Due to the number of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.

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