Bookkeeper / VAT Assistant
Location: Harrogate, HG1 Salary: £25,000 – £32,000 (flexible DOE) Type: Full-time or part-time, Permanent
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in Harrogate, who are looking to appoint an experienced Bookkeeper / VAT Assistant to join their friendly and professional team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable bookkeeping professional who enjoys working with a varied client portfolio and wants to develop within a supportive practice environment.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing bookkeeping and VAT services to a range of owner-managed businesses and SMEs. Duties will include:
· Day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
· Preparation and submission of VAT returns (various schemes)
· Bank reconciliations and control accounts
· Liaising with clients to resolve queries and gather information
· Working with cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
The Ideal Candidate
· Previous experience in a bookkeeping or VAT-focused role, within an accountancy practice
· Strong knowledge of VAT regulations and compliance
· Confident using cloud accounting software
· Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
· Strong communication skills and a professional client-facing manner
· AAT qualification (or studying towards) would be advantageous but not essential