Vacancy Name
VAT Assistant
Vacancy No
VN2513
Employment Type
Permanent
Duration
N/A
Location City
Macclesfield
Location Country
United Kingdom
Company Description
Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.
Description
We are seeking a motivated VAT assistant to join our Macclesfield office. You will be responsible for maintaining bookkeeping records, preparing VAT returns and Making Tax Digital returns, supporting compliance and advisory work, and building strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing bookkeeping and VAT services ensuring accurate and timely financial records.
- Maintaining client accounting records using cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Xero, Dext).
- Processing sales and purchase invoices, bank transactions, and journal entries.
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
- Assisting with month-end and year-end processes.
- Liaising directly with clients to resolve bookkeeping queries and obtain financial information.
- Supporting accountants with the preparation of management accounts and statutory accounts.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and HMRC requirements
Key Requirements
- Strong bookkeeping and VAT experience.
- Experience managing multiple clients and competing deadlines.
- Proficiency in cloud accounting software.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication and client relationship management abilities.
- Knowledge of VAT and basic accounting principles.
- Experience of Xero, Dext and Excel
Requirements
Good organisation and communication skills
Model
Hybrid
Salary
Competitive
Benefits
- Company Pension Scheme
- 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
- Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
- Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
- Business closure over Christmas*
- Life Assurance x4 annual salary
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
- Corporate Discounts Platform
Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
- Critical Illness Cover
- Cash plan
- Cycle to work
- Eye care
- Dental
- subject to exceptions and business needs
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VAT Assistant in Macclesfield employer: Xeinadin
Xeinadin is an excellent employer that champions a collaborative and client-focused culture, offering flexibility in location between York and Middlesbrough. Employees benefit from a supportive work environment that prioritises professional growth, with opportunities to engage with a diverse portfolio of SME clients while honing their audit skills. The company values strong communication and commercial acumen, making it a rewarding place for those looking to advance their careers in auditing.
