Accounts Technician

Accounts Technician focuses on preparing and submit accurate quarterly vat returns in compliance with hmrc requirements.

What the role involves

• Preparing and submit accurate quarterly VAT returns in compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Maintaining VAT records, reconcile VAT control accounts.
• Process customs declarations and movements in line with Trader Support Service (TSS).
• Maintaining accurate records of import and export transactions.
• Processing monthly or weekly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with PAYE, National Insurance, and pension auto-enrolment obligations.
• Administer starters, leavers, overtime, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP) within the payroll system.

Skills and requirements

• Recent relevant experience in a finance team (3-5 years minimum).
• Experience in accounts packages (Sage 200).
• Computer literate - including strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent communicator and able to build relationships and rapport.