Bookkeeper
As a Bookkeeping and VAT Assistant, you will work alongside a team of experienced 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 day‑to‑day bookkeeping tasks and VAT compliance.
Department: VAT | Employment Type: Full Time | Location: Dunfermline | Workplace type: Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of book‑keeping and VAT clients, sending information requests and chasers.
- Regular contact with your clients to build relationships.
- Preparation of book‑keeping and VAT returns for your clients.
- Assistance with ad‑hoc client queries supporting the client managers.
- Occasionally carry out visits to client’s premises to extract necessary information to prepare VAT returns for review by VAT manager.
- At times, support the wider team with preparation of the year‑end accounts for your client.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Ability to use/learn accounting software and systems operated by clients as appropriate (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks).
- Strong basic accounting knowledge is required.
- Good understanding of relevant Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) and any other packages relevant to the role.
- May be required to attend courses (internal and external) to aid in the capacity to fulfill your role.
Job Benefits
- 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.
