Bookkeeper

Description

As a Bookkeeping and VAT Assistant, you will work alongside a team of experienced and supportive professionals who will guide and develop you in a collaborative and professional environment. You will gain exposure to a diverse client portfolio across a range of sectors, supporting with day‑to‑day bookkeeping tasks and VAT compliance.

VAT

Dunfermline

• Manage a portfolio of bookkeeping and VAT clients, sending information requests and chasers.
• Regular contact with your clients to build relationships.
• Preparation of bookkeeping and VAT returns for your clients.
• Assistance with ad‑hoc client queries, supporting the client managers.
• Occasionally carry out visits to clients’ premises to extract necessary information to prepare VAT returns for review by the VAT manager.
• At times, support the wider team with preparation of the year‑end accounts for your client.

• Ability to use or learn accounting software and systems operated by clients as appropriate (e.g. Xero, Sage, Quick Books).
• Strong basic accounting knowledge is required.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office software, e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, and other packages relevant to the role.
• May be required to attend courses (internal and external) to aid you in fulfilling your role.

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service).
• Study support and ongoing training.
• Hybrid and smart working options.
• Buy and sell annual leave.
• Discounted shopping platform.
• Life assurance.
• Pension plan.
• Healthcare options.