Bookkeeping and VAT support assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Let’s talk about you…
If you have experience working with accounts, are confident in the use of accounts and office software systems, and have a good working knowledge of VAT, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our expanding team. This role would suit office based or 100% home based working with occasional visits to the office.
How about us?
We’re established and award-winning ‘number crunchers’ in Sherborne – a step beyond traditional accountancy, saving our clients time, money, and effort by embracing the latest technology and investing in talented staff. We offer a broad range of services to clients tailored to their individual needs.
Based in picturesque grounds, just on the outskirts of Dorset’s historic market town of Sherborne, we’ve built a special little world of finance that clients respect and staff find fun – and rewarding. We’ve got excellent facilities and have private parking – which is worth its weight in gold in these parts!
You will be:
· Drafting VAT returns and helping with VAT queries
· Reviewing and submitting VAT returns
· Offering cloud book-keeping support to clients and dealing with queries
· Supporting the team with VAT registrations, deregistrations and other VAT administration tasks
· Supporting the team and clients with book keeping tasks such as bank reconciliations
You’ll have:
· Strong customer focus: personable, competent, proactive
· Good knowledge of VAT – including preparing VAT returns and making digital compliance etc.
· Excellent communication
· Professional manner
You’ll need to:
· Be reliable
· Good at working under pressure
· Use your own initiative alongside working as part of a team
· Have a ‘can do’ attitude
· Have a willingness to learn
We offer you:
· Private health care
· Hybrid working
· Competitive salary
Does this sound like you? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Salary: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bookkeeping and VAT support assistant roles across Hunts Accountants Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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