Temporary Finance Assistant

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.