Assistant Accountant

Accounts Assistant Required for a School in Reading

Timeplan Education Group is pleased to support one of our fantastic schools in their current search for an Assistant Accountant, based in Reading.

Reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations, this role assists with the smooth and successful management of the school's finances. The Assistant Accountant (Tax and Treasury Specialist) is an experienced and professional accountant, part qualified, or qualified by experience, with an emphasis on tax.

While you will have an understanding of the full range of financial functions, including budgeting, management accounts, statutory accounts, purchase and sales ledger work, and financial regulation, you will also have a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations of VAT and VAT accounting. You will have strong attention to detail and work efficiently, cooperatively, and effectively, with staff individually and as part of a team. You must be able to communicate professionally at all levels and cover for the Head of Finance in their absence.

About the Role

Key responsibilities can include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that all VAT reclaimable from HMRC is received and reconciled.
• Ensuring that any VAT due to be paid to HMRC is paid on a timely basis in accordance with HMRC rules, and correctly reconciled.
• Submission of Voluntary Disclosures to HMRC for errors above the threshold for adjustment within the VAT Return.
• Administering pro-forma invoices, ensuring valid VAT invoices are received and duly included in the VAT Return.
• Assisting with VAT advice to the Director of Finance and Operations, where necessary through liaison with the school's appointed VAT Consultants.
• Accurate production and submission to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) of monthly VAT Returns, reconciled to the General Ledger, within HMRC timeframe rules.
• Daily bank reconciliations.
• Purchase order processing.
• Processing and paying invoices, staff expense claims, and Barclaycard transactions.
• Maintaining the purchase ledger and supplier statement reconciliations.

About You

• Experience working within a school environment.
• A valid DBS on the DBS update service.

About Us

We are Timeplan, and we pride ourselves on being the best Education and Support staff-based recruiter in the UK Market. With partnerships with some of the biggest trusts of schools, we have received glowing feedback over years of recruiting and provide a service that really makes us stand out from the rest.

• Get paid in line with AWR.
• Your own dedicated consultant.
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners.

How to Apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance is provided.

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Timeplan is an equal opportunities employer and prides itself on finding the best candidates on the market. We look forward to working with you and helping you find your next role!