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VAT Accountant – Accountancy Practice (London)We are working with a well-established, independent accountancy practice seeking an experienced VAT Accountant to join their growing team. This role offers exposure to a diverse client base, primarily owner-managed businesses, and involves end-to-end responsibility for VAT, bookkeeping, CIS, and wider compliance work.The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting and tax services, acting as a trusted point of contact for clients while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective workflow management.Key Duties & Responsibilities• Carrying out bookkeeping for limited companies and sole traders using VT Transactions / VT Transaction+• Preparing, reviewing, and submitting quarterly VAT returns across a wide range of sectors including construction, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, IT, and professional services• Processing purchase and sales invoices and maintaining accurate customer and supplier ledgers• Importing bank transactions manually or via CSV files and completing bank reconciliations• Applying VAT Domestic Reverse Charge rules correctly and confidently• Managing all aspects of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including CIS suffered, subcontractor deductions, and monthly CIS workings• Calculating and preparing CIS repayment claims for both limited companies and sole traders• Producing year-end statutory accounts for VAT and non-VAT registered companies (ideally using IRIS Accountancy Suite)• Preparing corporation tax returns (CT600), including capital allowances, allowable and disallowable expenses, marginal relief, and other SME tax considerations• Preparing self-assessment tax returns where