Exciting opportunity Location: Edinburgh Job Type: Full-time (hybrid and dynamic work) Salary: Competitive Join a leading accountancy firm located in the vibrant West End of Edinburgh. Our client is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Bookkeeper with VAT experience to support their expansion. This role is ideal for someone who is tech-savvy, proactive, and eager to contribute to the improvement and growth of the firm. Day-to-day of the role: Conduct client bookkeeping and prepare VAT returns for a diverse range of clients. Organise and control client records for processing through Xero add-ons such as Dext and other integrations. Ensure quality control on jobs by using and improving checklists. Verify that VAT coding and bookkeeping allocations are correct, ensuring clients pay the correct amount of VAT. Maintain awareness of specific VAT rules for different industries, with opportunities for further training on finer details. Respond to client queries and proactively chase answers, acting as the first point of contact for some clients. Deliver Xero training to clients and assist in setting up Xero for new clients. Required Skills & Qualifications: Friendly, approachable, and confident in your abilities. Tech-savvy with sound experience in Xero, and ideally experience in FreeAgent and QuickBooks. Ability to prioritise to meet deadlines and business needs. High standard of communication with clients and staff. Experience in a similar role, with a proactive and enthusiastic attitude. Confidence to suggest improvements and changes to current systems. What they offer: Competitive salary. Flexible working arrangements with a mix of home and office-based days. Early finish Fridays. Opportunity to be part of a supportive and caring team. Exposure to a variety of different clients and industries. To apply for the Bookkeeper with VAT Experience position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience to this role.