Job Description

The duties you will train in and carry out are:

• Assisting with the preparation of UK VAT returns.
• Completion of customs declarations.
• Filing UK VAT Returns and customs declarations online.
• Contacting clients via email and telephone.
• Attending client meetings with senior staff and preparation of meeting notes.
• Working towards obtaining the qualification Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) through college day release.

Benefits

• Full time hours of work: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday, with 1 hour for lunch. On average, one day per week to attend AAT classes off site.
• Remuneration will be dependent on experience.
• Right to Work in the UK required.
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme (Employer: 5%; Employee: 3%) subject to eligibility.
• Annual Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 week’s salary.
• Private Medical Insurance following completion of a 3 month probationary period (this is a taxable benefit).
• Death In Service scheme cover (4x salary).
• Group Income Protection Scheme (non-contributory) following completion of a 3 month probationary period.
• Annual Leave will be 23 days per annum (pro rata). 3 days are normally taken at Christmas/New Year.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C (5) or above.
• Ideally educated to BTEC or A’ Level standard.
• IT competent and be familiar with computerized packages, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• The ability to work on their own initiative and be flexible.
• Good communication skills and telephone manner.
• The ability to priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.