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This position seeks a Temporary Finance Assistant capable of supporting the Tax Accountant with a wide range of financial tasks. You will be involved in the post-implementation of the Contracted-out Services VAT project, and the ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of tax & VAT operations.

Client Details

Join a leading not-for-profit UK organisation, committed to long term sustainability and protecting rural spaces.

Description

Assist the Tax Accountant with the COS VAT recovery project, applying principles to monthly transactions,
Investigate and reconcile COS-coded transactions,
Produce monthly Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns,
Maintain compliance-related tasks such as pool vehicle mileage logs, and the Duty Deferment Account for import VAT recovery,
Provide ad-hoc support to the Financial Accounting Services team.Profile

A successful Temporary Finance Assistant should have:

A solid background in accounting with a strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and journal production,
Currently studying ACCA/CIMA, or holds level 4 AAT,
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables,
In-depth knowledge of UK VAT legislation, with experience in VAT returns being highly desirable,
Excellent communication skills, capable of working independently and handling multiple tasks with minimal guidance,
Be enthusiastic to learn about new areas of tax,
Experience with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is preferable but not essential.Job Offer

An estimated salary range of approximately £15.30 - £18.70 per hour,
Minimum 6 month contract length,
A supportive and collaborative working environment,
The opportunity to contribute to meaningful public sector work,
A role based in the vibrant city of Bristol.This is a unique opportunity to work in a sector that truly makes a difference. We encourage all interested candidates to apply